Botswana

“Judge,” a white-back vulture found in the wild as a fledgling by Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust cannot fly due to its deformed wing.

Southern African vultures subject to poisonings, extinction

Certain species of vultures are critically endangered in southern Africa. Recently, some mass killings of vultures in Botswana and South Africa have led to concern over the vulture population. But conservationists are working to increase their numbers.

Southern African vultures subject to poisonings, extinction
Passengers wait at a ticket counter at Johannesburg's OR Tambo's airport, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. 

COVID-related travel bans spark outrage from targeted countries

COVID-related travel bans spark outrage from targeted countries
Putin holds his passport in front of an election official

Putin scores victory in 'gameshow'-like vote; Myanmar mine collapse; Ethiopian singer's death sparks protests; Botswana's mysterious elephant die-off

Putin scores victory in 'gameshow'-like vote; Myanmar mine collapse; Ethiopian singer's death sparks protests; Botswana's mysterious elephant die-off
The leader of ANO party Andrej Babis signs books for a supporter during an election campaign rally in Prague, Czech Republic September 28, 2017.

The Czech Republic's Trump is in the lead for prime minister

The Czech Republic's Trump is in the lead for prime minister
acacia tree

Need a cover for your book about Africa? Just add an acacia tree

Need a cover for your book about Africa? Just add an acacia tree

Acceleration and Agility, Not Speed, Secret to Cheetah Success

The cheetah is ranked as the fastest creature on land. What makes it run so fast? That question has long intrigued Alan Wilson. He specializes in locomotive biomechanics at the Royal Veterinary College in the UK.

Acceleration and Agility, Not Speed, Secret to Cheetah Success

Lion populations on the decline as African savannas disappear

The king of the jungle is in danger and it isn't just from poachers. But creative new methods are being developed to help manage conflicts between lions and people.

Lion populations on the decline as African savannas disappear

Spanish king forced to apologize in wake of African elephant hunting junket

Spanish King Juan Carlos is generally popular with his people. On Wednesday, however, he was forced to apologize in the wake of a scandal over an all-expenses-paid hunting trip to Africa, where he shot and killed elephants.

Spanish king forced to apologize in wake of African elephant hunting junket

Spanish King Apologies After Botswana Elephant Hunting Trip

King Juan Carlos has apologized to the Spanish people after going on a hunting trip in Africa while his country was in the midst of an economic crisis. It was widely reported that he had been hunting elephants.

Spanish King Apologies After Botswana Elephant Hunting Trip

Botswana's Infant Circumcision Campaign

Officials in Botswana are promoting infant circumcision in a campaign to reduce the spread of HIV.

Botswana's Infant Circumcision Campaign

First Lady's Africa Trip

The Geo Quiz tours two sub-Saharan countries with First Lady Michelle Obama

First Lady's Africa Trip
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Bushmen of the Kalahari

The Geo Quiz takes us to southern Africa this time. Bushmen there are celebrating a court victory. They've been fighting a long legal battle with the government of Botswana over access to water. Can you name the region in Botswana where the Bushmen live?

Bushmen of the Kalahari
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No. 1 opera house opens in Botswana

'The No. 1 Ladies' Opera House' is the brainchild of Alexander McCall Smith, the bestselling author of the 'No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency' series. He just opened a new arts centre in Botswana's capital Gaborone, called 'The No. 1 Ladies Opera House.'

No. 1 opera house opens in Botswana

Heart Of Dryness

The Bushmen of the Kalahari have lived for thousands of years in a harsh desert climate. Author James Workmen visited them to hear their story and to see what they can teach us about water conservation.

Heart Of Dryness

HIV infections may be declining in South Africa

A new report says HIV infections among young teens are down in South Africa.

HIV infections may be declining in South Africa