BDF model for Africa - former US ambassador

A Wikileaks cable on Botswana has revealed that former United States ambassador, Stephen Nolan, in his communication with his Washington superiors revealed that the BDF supports civil authorities in the area of anti-poaching operations, border control and domestic law enforcement. Increasingly the BDF also projects its positive values abroad.  Botswana's military training programmes for both officers and Non Commissioned Officers are exemplary, and Botswana is offering this training to neighbours, Nolan said.

"Botswana is willing to host specialised training for SADC militaries, both on special topics such as counterterrorism and as part of the BDF's vibrant State Partnership Program with the North Carolina National Guard - commonly regarded as the best in Africa," he said.