Botswana in the Mind of Ghana

Commentary/Ghana/Botswana The August 17 meeting between Ghana’s President John Atta Mills and Botswana’s Ian Khama goes between the normal symbolic bilateral sweet talks. In contemporary African thinking, the core issue between Ghana and Botswana is how their respective democracies are harbingers of progress for the entire African democratic and development growth. The Botswana-Ghana meeting also… Continue reading Botswana in the Mind of Ghana

The Ivory Coast Crisis and African Leaders, Botswana’s Ian Kharma Stands Out

While several African Presidents have failed in displaying any leadership with regard to the Ivorian crisis, the President of Botswana, Ian Khrma, is telling the world that he is not one of them. Mr Khama has publicly denounced the Ivorian dictator and is extending an invitation to the opposition candidate to visit Botswana. Will Ghana,… Continue reading The Ivory Coast Crisis and African Leaders, Botswana’s Ian Kharma Stands Out

Bachelor President, Ian Khama, in Racist Outburst

You would recall that last month, My Khama…, the President of Botswana made news by publicly declaring that he wanted a tall, beautiful and slim woman to marry after pressure from his cabinet and village folks continued to mount on the president asking him to marry. Some of you thought it was undiplomatic for the… Continue reading Bachelor President, Ian Khama, in Racist Outburst

I want ‘Tall, Slim And Beautiful’ First Lady, says Botswana’s bachelor President

We reported here on Nov 18 that Botswana President Ian Khama’s continued bachelor status was increasingly worrying his countrymen and members of his own political party-Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). With pressure from all corners, the President has put his no-compromise requirements on the table. Botswana is one of the few African nations on the planet… Continue reading I want ‘Tall, Slim And Beautiful’ First Lady, says Botswana’s bachelor President