Botswana's former president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, officially handed over the office of the presidency on Monday to his successor, President Duma Boko.

The handover ceremony, which took place at the government enclave in Gaborone, Botswana's capital city, was characterized by peace and tranquillity.

This contrasts sharply with the situation in neighbouring Mozambique, where incidents of violence have escalated following the October 9 polls.

Channel Africa's Shingirai Madondo filed this report from Gaborone in Botswana.

Botswana's former president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, officially handed over the office of the presidency on Monday to his successor, President Duma Boko.
The handover ceremony, which took place at the government enclave in Gaborone, Botswana's capital city, was characterized by peace and tranquillity.
This contrasts sharply with the situation in neighbouring Mozambique, where incidents of violence have escalated following the October 9 polls.
Channel Africa's Shingirai Madondo filed this report from Gaborone in Botswana.

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Botswana's former president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, officially handed over the office of the presidency to his successor, President-elect Duma Boko

South Africa has appointed a senior judge to lead an inquiry into allegations that the country's navy ignored instructions from President Cyril Ramaphosa over Iran's participation in a multinational naval exercise.

Former judge Bernard Ngoepe will chair the investigation, which will examine claims that the South African Navy proceeded with Iran's involvement in the Exercise Will for Peace 2026 drills despite presidential concerns.

The exercises were held at Simon's Town, a key naval base near Cape Town, in the country's Western Cape province. The inquiry panel also includes Judges Monica Leeuw and Kathleen Satchwell, as well as Rear Admiral Patrick Duze.

The findings are expected to clarify issues of civilian oversight, military accountability, and South Africa's foreign policy positioning.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Defence Analyst, Darren Oliver...

South Africa has appointed a senior judge to lead an inquiry into allegations that the country's navy ignored instructions from President Cyril Ramaphosa over Iran's participation in a multinational naval exercise.
Former judge Bernard Ngoepe will chair the investigation, which will examine claims that the South African Navy proceeded with Iran's involvement in the Exercise Will for Peace 2026 drills despite presidential concerns.
The exercises were held at Simon's Town, a key naval base near Cape Town, in the country's Western Cape province. The inquiry panel also includes Judges Monica Leeuw and Kathleen Satchwell, as well as Rear Admiral Patrick Duze.
The findings are expected to clarify issues of civilian oversight, military accountability, and South Africa's foreign policy positioning.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Defence Analyst, Darren Oliver...

Senior judge appointed to lead inquiry into allegations the Navy ignored instructions by President Ramaphosa

One year after M23 rebels seized the eastern Congolese city of Goma, the conflict's impact is now extending beyond the battlefield and into international diplomacy.

The leader of a powerful rebel coalition that includes M23 has sharply criticised a new strategic partnership between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States, warning that the deal could be unenforceable in rebel-held territory rich in critical minerals.

In an interview with Reuters, Corneille Nangaa, head of the Alliance Fleuve Congo, described the agreement as unconstitutional, opaque, and legally flawed, raising fresh doubts over US investment plans in eastern Congo, where much of the country's valuable mineral wealth remains under insurgent control.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to visiting Professor of International Law at Wits University Law School, Professor Mia Swart....

One year after M23 rebels seized the eastern Congolese city of Goma, the conflict's impact is now extending beyond the battlefield and into international diplomacy.
The leader of a powerful rebel coalition that includes M23 has sharply criticised a new strategic partnership between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the United States, warning that the deal could be unenforceable in rebel-held territory rich in critical minerals.
In an interview with Reuters, Corneille Nangaa, head of the Alliance Fleuve Congo, described the agreement as unconstitutional, opaque, and legally flawed, raising fresh doubts over US investment plans in eastern Congo, where much of the country's valuable mineral wealth remains under insurgent control.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to visiting Professor of International Law at Wits University Law School,&nbsp;Professor Mia Swart....

DRC's M23 rebels criticise new partnership between DRC government and the US

A new report shows that human-caused climate change is making extreme weather conditions worse across Africa.

Researchers say parts of Southern Africa saw a year's worth of rain in just ten days, leading to severe flooding in South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.

At the same time, the Kenya-Somalia border region is facing a deep drought, with no rain since May last year, a situation that's now triggering a major humanitarian crisis. 

To discuss these weather conditions Lulu Gaboo spoke to the South African weather services', Lehlohonolo Thobela

A new report shows that human-caused climate change is making extreme weather conditions worse across Africa.
Researchers say parts of Southern Africa saw a year's worth of rain in just ten days, leading to severe flooding in South Africa, Mozambique, and Zimbabwe.
At the same time, the Kenya-Somalia border region is facing a deep drought, with no rain since May last year, a situation that's now triggering a major humanitarian crisis.&nbsp;
To discuss these weather conditions Lulu Gaboo spoke to the South African weather services', Lehlohonolo Thobela

Botswana's former president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, officially handed over the office of the presidency to his successor, President-elect Duma Boko

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