Botswana escorts Dhlakama from bush hideout?

Coming in from the cold: Dhlakama after casting his vote previously
Coming in from the cold: Dhlakama after casting his vote previously

Botswana is reportedly one of four countries whose diplomatic representatives will, on Thursday, escort veteran Mozambican opposition leader and one-time rebel, Afonso Dhlakama from his hideout in the bushes of central Mozambique, Mmegi has learnt.

Yesterday, media in the east African country was awash with reports that diplomatic representatives from Botswana, the United States, Portugal and Italy would provide international safety assurances for Dhlakama who has been hiding in the leafy Gorogonsa region since late last year.

Several media houses, including AFP, also quoted Renamo – Dhlakama’s party – as saying the former rebel leader had requested international cover as he emerges from hiding to journey to Maputo.

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