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Botswana

DR Congo fan poses as statue at Afcon games in tribute to late leader Lumumba

Democratic Republic of Congo's supporter Michel Kuka Mboladinga pays tribute to his country's late prime minister Patrice Lumumba, by remaining motionless during the Africa Cup of Nations Group D football match against Botswana at El Madina Stadium in Rabat on Dec 30, 2025.
Democratic Republic of Congo's supporter Michel Kuka Mboladinga pays tribute to his country's late prime minister Patrice Lumumba, by remaining motionless during the Africa Cup of Nations Group D football match against Botswana at El Madina Stadium in Rabat on Dec 30, 2025.

Senegal top Africa Cup of Nations group ahead of DR Congo as Tanzania make history

Democratic Republic Of Congo midfielder Mario Stroeykens scores a goal during the Africa Cup of Nations match against Botswana.
Democratic Republic Of Congo midfielder Mario Stroeykens scores a goal during the Africa Cup of Nations match against Botswana.

DR Congo beat Botswana 3-0 to set up Algeria last-16 showdown

Sadio Mane scores for Senegal to see them come back to draw with DR Congo at Afcon

Senegal's Sadio Mane celebrates after he scores a penalty during the shoot-out against Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 in Yamoussoukro on Jan 29, 2024. But the hosts progressed and eventually won the title.
Senegal's Sadio Mane celebrates after he scores a penalty during the shoot-out against Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations round of 16 in Yamoussoukro on Jan 29, 2024. But the hosts progressed and eventually won the title.

Benin beat Botswana for maiden Africa Cup of Nations finals win

Benin's players celebrate with Assad, the Africa Cup of Nations official mascot, after a 1-0 win over Botswana in their Group D football match at Rabat Olympic Stadium on Dec 27, 2025.
Benin's players celebrate with Assad, the Africa Cup of Nations official mascot, after a 1-0 win over Botswana in their Group D football match at Rabat Olympic Stadium on Dec 27, 2025.

Senegal beat Botswana, Nigeria earn nervy win over Tanzania in Africa Cup of Nations

Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi (right) scores his team's first goal past Tanzania goalkeeper Zuberi Foba.
Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi (right) scores his team's first goal past Tanzania goalkeeper Zuberi Foba.

FACTBOX-Soccer-Profiles of the Group D teams at Africa Cup of Nations

Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Lille v Dijon - Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille, France - January 31, 2021 Dijon's Saturnin Allagbe  during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol
Soccer Football - Ligue 1 - Lille v Dijon - Stade Pierre-Mauroy, Lille, France - January 31, 2021 Dijon's Saturnin Allagbe  during the warm up before the match REUTERS/Pascal Rossignol

Tourist cheats death as elephant tips canoe, sinks her in murky water in Botswana

Screenshots show a bull elephant tipping over two dugout canoes and pushing a woman into the water with its trunk.
Screenshots show a bull elephant tipping over two dugout canoes and pushing a woman into the water with its trunk.

Botswana launches citizenship program to boost economy beyond diamonds

Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko arrives to address the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
Botswana's President Duma Gideon Boko arrives to address the 80th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 25, 2025. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

Botswana declares public holiday to celebrate world relay win

World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Men's 4 x 400m Relay Final - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 21, 2025 Botswana's Lee Bhekempilo Eppie, Letsile Tebogo, Bayapo Ndori, and Busang Collen Kebinatshipi celebrate after winning gold REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez
World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 - Men's 4 x 400m Relay Final - Japan National Stadium, Tokyo, Japan - September 21, 2025 Botswana's Lee Bhekempilo Eppie, Letsile Tebogo, Bayapo Ndori, and Busang Collen Kebinatshipi celebrate after winning gold REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.