We didn’t force anyone to the warfront – Russia

While the last official comment from the International Relations minister, Phenyo Butale, was that the two countries were engaging, Russia, through its Embassy in Botswana, has said that all those who joined them in the war against Ukraine did so voluntarily. The comments, made by the Embassy of Russia in a written response to Mmegi enquiries, represent a rare occasion when Russia speaks on the recruitment of Africans to the war front. “Your and my legitimacy relies on fighting corruption, discrimination and seeking justice.”– Imam KhameneiThis is laid bare in the recently released Auditor General’s report of 2023.

The report highlights that government was plundered off millions of pula in wasteful expenditure and irregular procurement at a time when the country was grappling for every thebe to save its citizens. The report reveals that millions set aside for the…