Focus on Africa, Botswana President backs Africa-France relations

Focus on Africa

Botswana President backs Africa-France relations

11 May 2026

23 minutes

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The president of Botswana Duma Boko in an exclusive conversation with the BBC has shared his view about the state of diplomatic ties between African countries and France, as the "Africa Forward" summit kicks off in Nairobi.

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Presenter: Charles Gitonga

Producers: Keikantse Shumba and Blessing Aderogba

Technical Producer: Herbert Masua

Senior Producer: Bella Twine

Editors: Priya Sippy and Maryam Abdalla