Despite safety fears, former President Ian Khama says he is hoping to return home to Botswana for good on Friday to face charges and to help the opposition campaign for the elections.

Botswana's ex-president Ian Khama appeared in court on Friday to face charges of illegally owning a gun and receiving stolen property, after returning from three years in exile ahead of an election in which his bitter rival is seeking a second term.

Botswana's former president Ian Khama appeared in a magistrate court in Gaborone on Friday and faced charges of unlawful possession of a firearm and receiving stolen property after returning from

Botswana's former President Ian Khama has unexpectedly returned to the country after three years of self-imposed exile, appearing in court to face charges, including money laundering and owning illegal firearms. The 71-year-old had only recently claimed ...

Former president Ian Khama fled the country in 2021 citing fears for his life after a fallout with his handpicked successor, President Mokgweetsi Masisi