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GABORONE — Botswana has urged farmers and other stakeholders along its border with South Africa to be on high alert after an outbreak of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) was reported in Limpopo Province, the Ministry of Agriculture said in a statement. The ministry called on livestock owners and the public to report any signs of the viral disease — including drooling and ulcers in the mouth, on the muzzle or on the hooves — to the nearest veterinary office or to the Botswana Police Service. “Reports of suspect animals should…

Lawmakers Warn of Risks to Draft 2026 National Budget Targets Lawmakers are raising alarms about the ambitious US$1.2 billion target of the Draft 2026 National Budget, insisting that without key reforms, these goals remain at risk of being unmet. This budget, the largest proposed under President Joseph Nyuma Boakai's administration, signifies a bold expansion in government spending. It emphasizes funding for social projects, civil service restructuring, infrastructure investment, and governance reforms. However, lawmakers…

A Crisis in Botswana: Health Emergency Amidst Economic Struggles In a stark televised address, President Duma Boko announced a public health emergency in Botswana, highlighting a dire situation that has been compounded by economic straits, dwindling international aid, and overwhelming shortages of essential medicines. The announcement comes at a time when this Southern African nation, known for its stability and diamond wealth, finds itself grappling with unprecedented challenges that threaten the well-being of its…

In a surprising turn of events, over 40 monkeys have made an unexpected escape in a small community in the U.S., prompting officials to advise residents to batten down the hatches. The primates, specifically rhesus macaques, were aptly described as "nervous" or "skittish" by local law enforcement in Yemassee, South Carolina. They managed to break free from a research facility run by Alpha Genesis, which is known for its work in primate-based biomedical studies, just a day prior. According to social media updates from the…

Bosaso (AX) - The Northeastern State regional administration has reiterated that Bosaso airport remains secure, welcoming both domestic and international flights, following a brief closure prompted by a Northeastern State Security Force (PSF) warning. On Monday, the Northeastern State Ministry of Aviation confirmed the airport's full operational status, asserting there are no security threats at Bosaso airport. The ministry stated that aircraft, both from within the country and abroad, successfully landed and departed the…

The security situation deteriorated sharply on Friday 18 December in the Central African Republic, nine days before the presidential and legislative elections. Several cities in the western part of the country have been attacked by members of various armed groups, according to the UN. La Minusca has deployed significant reinforcements there, saying it is on "high alert" in other regions, including the…