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No extradition request yet as Botswana issues warrant of arrest for ex-president Ian Khama

The former head of state is wanted for the unlawful possession of firearms and is to be apprehended on sight, according to the arrest warrant

  • Sarah Smit
3 min read
About-turn: Botswana’s former president, Ian Khama, who left the ruling party founded by his father, is backing the opposition in the runup to the elections on Wednesday, October 23. (Monirul Bhuiyan/AFP)
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Khama’s hand still rocks Botswana

Shift in alliances, a new party and an unhappy ex-president may affect the outcome of next week’s election

  • Menzi Ndhlovu
5 min read