Botswana: Anti-Corruption Protesters in Botswana Demand Action From New Government

Gaborone, Botswana — Botswana’s new leader, President Duma Boko, has promised zero tolerance for graft in his administration. The pledge comes as scores of Botswana residents join in youth-led anti-corruption protests, urging the government to prosecute former officials accused of looting public coffers.

Activist Setlhomo Tshwanelang mobilized the protests over alleged corruption within state enterprises.

He said more demonstrations are on the way and the new government must prosecute anyone who…