Botswana condemned for slaughtering elephants for independence celebrations
BBC NewsWednesday, September 30, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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The government authorises the hunting of 23 elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. The government authorises the hunting of 23 elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts. Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Botswana and World.
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The government authorises the hunting of 23 elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.
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This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
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BBC News published: Botswana condemned for slaughtering elephants for independence celebrations
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