AFRICOM commander to visit

Mmegi: "According to a statement from the American Embassy in Gaborone, General Ham will meet with senior government officials and army officers before participating in the closing ceremony of Southern Accord 12. The joint training activities have reportedly enhanced the capabilities of military personnel of both Botswana and the US in various areas, including humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, anti-poaching, aero-medical, peacekeeping and convoy operations.

Speaking at the official opening of Southern Accord 12 recently, the American Ambassador to Botswana, Michelle Gavin, said the exercise had attracted such attention in the US that some senior government officials were interested in coming to Botswana."