Former Botswana President Ian Khama’s statement describing Zambia’s President Hakainde Hichilema as “Africa’s newest dictator” has sparked a political row, with the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) challenging the former leader to examine his own record before questioning Zambia’s democracy. In a video circulating on social media, Khama questioned Botswana’s decision to attend President Hichilema’s inauguration, asking the country’s Foreign Affairs Minister whether he regrets the decision given Botswana’s commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of law. The minister defended Botswana’s attendance, explaining that it was part of maintaining diplomatic relations with neighbouring countries, suggesting that...
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