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Africa Update Report with Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher: Thabo Mbeki African School of Public & International Affairs: Unisa
24 February 2026
1.    Botswana- Zambia
Botswana, Zambia Leaders to Launch Kazungula Bridge Authority Today
President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko of Botswana and President Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia will jointly officiate the launch of the Kazungula Bridge Authority in Chobe.
The event marks a significant milestone in strengthening cross-border cooperation and infrastructure management between the two neighbouring countries.
2.    DR Kongo - Burundi
A vital border crossing between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Burundi reopened yesterday, more…
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