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Elections in Africa often increase the possibility of civil unrest. Even in instances when the electoral process goes smoothly, the affected state will often experience some disruptions that could impact private-sector o...

Monitoring weather conditions is not simply a matter of dressing appropriately for conditions, like bringing an umbrella if rain is anticipated; it is necessary for long-term contingency planning, as particularly protrac...

Between 20,000 and 30,000 employees of Botswana’s public sector, composed of roughly 900,000 workers, have been on strike since April 18. The sector’s major unions, negotiating on their behalf, originally planned demonst...

Please find the latest edition of the OSAC Regional Analysis Bulletin (RAB). This week’s bulletin contains articles highlighting the presence of Mexican Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) in Guatemala and the ot...

This report is a compilation of criminal activity perpetrated against American citizens and organizations in Botswana during the month of March, as reported by U.S. Embassy Gaborone.

Home invasions of unoccupied residences in Gaborone are not uncommon. Over the past year, however, there has been a worrisome increase in the number of burglaries of occupied residences.

This report is a compilation of criminal activity perpetrated against American citizens and organizations in Botswana during the second quarter of 2005 as reported by U.S. Embassy Gaborone.