Masisi re-aligns Botswana’s foreign policy

Masisi PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
Masisi PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

FRANCISTOWN: Under former president Ian Khama the country’s voice and place in the international arena was perceived to be shrinking.

Khama had cultivated a culture of speaking out of turn while other countries particularly in the AU and SADC region often spoke with a collective or lone voice. His penchant for speaking out turn was often perceived to be an outright danger. Under Khama Botswana became isolated from other countries in the African region and beyond. When the country lost the position of African Union chairperson, where it had fielded Pelonomi Venson, the loss was largely attributed to Botswana’s (under Khama) ‘bad’ relationship with other African states.

But under Masisi, Botswana’s foreign policy appears to have diverged. The country has been gradually making its way to the regional and international stage. Masisi has shown eagerness to consolidate Botswana’s position as a regional and global player. Botswana’s voice has often been resounding on many topical issues in the regional and the international arena.He has also has appeared keen to mend relations with other African countries and beyond.

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