Botswana, Namibia
Masisi turns to Geingob in search of regional support

Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi (left) and his Namibian counterpart Hage Geingob.
Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi (left) and his Namibian counterpart Hage Geingob. © @hagegeingob/Twitter
Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi is hoping that by looking out for his Namibian counterpart, Hage Geingob will return the favour. Strengthening this regional alliance is vital for the Botswanan head of state given his frosty relations with Cyril Ramaphosa. [...]
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