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Germany–Botswana relations

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Germany–Botswana relations
Map indicating locations of Germany and Botswana

Germany

Botswana

Botswana–Germany relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Germany and Botswana. In 2017, former president Ian Khama visited Berlin, and in 2018 former Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Gerd Müller visited Botswana. Relations in March 2023 were considered excellent.[1]

In April 2024, relations became more tense after the president of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi threatened to send 20,000 elephants to Germany after a dispute over hunting trophies.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Amt, Auswärtiges. "Germany and Botswana: Bilateral relations". German Federal Foreign Office. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  2. ^ Schmidt, Nadine; Dean, Sarah; Formanek, Ingrid (3 April 2024). "Botswana threatens to send 20,000 elephants to Germany in trophy hunting dispute". CNN. Retrieved 27 April 2024.