Botswana–South Africa Relations

	Botswana–South Africa Relations Botswana–South Africa relations refers to the historical and current relationship of Botswana and South Africa. Botswana has a high commission in Pretoria, and South Africa has a high commission in Gaborone. Both countries are former British colonies and members of the African Union, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). History The foundation for this relationship dates back to the establishment of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) in 1910. In 1985 South Africa launched a military operation to Gaborone, attacking African National Congress targets in Botswana. These attacks were condemned by a spokesperson for US President Ronald Reagan. In 1986, President Quett Masire of Botswana said South Africa's black neighbours would suffer the most if Western countries imposed economic sanctions on South Africa. He said, "Obviously, we can't prohibit the West from imposing sanctions on South Africa, and we welcome every form of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bilateralism Bilateralism is the conduct of political, economic, or cultural relations between two sovereign states. It is in contrast to unilateralism or multilateralism, which is activity by a single state or jointly by multiple states, respectively. When states recognize one another as sovereign states and agree to diplomatic relations, they create a bilateral relationship. States with bilateral ties will exchange diplomatic agents such as ambassadors to facilitate dialogues and cooperations. Economic agreements, such as free trade agreements (FTAs) or foreign direct investment (FDI), signed by two states, are a common example of bilateralism. Since most economic agreements are signed according to the specific characteristics of the contracting countries to give preferential treatment to each other, not a generalized principle but a situational differentiation is needed. Thus through bilateralism, states can obtain more tailored agreements and obligations that only apply to particular ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Jacob Zuma Jacob Gedleyihlekisa Zuma (; born 12 April 1942) is a South African politician who served as the fourth president of South Africa from 2009 to 2018. He is also referred to by his initials JZ and clan names Nxamalala and Msholozi. Zuma was a former anti-apartheid activist, member of uMkhonto weSizwe, and president of the African National Congress (ANC) from 2007 to 2017. He is also the father-in-law of Eswatini king, Mswati III, as of 2024.Zuma’s daughter marrying polygamous king ‘for love’ ''BBC'', 4 September 2024. Retrieved 4 April 2025 Zuma was born in the rural region of Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, Nkandla, which is now part of the KwaZulu-Natal province and the centre of Zuma's support base. He joined the ANC at the age of 17 in 1959 and spent ten years in Maximum Security Prison, Robb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Bilateral Relations Of Botswana Bilateral may refer to any concept including two sides, in particular: Bilateria, bilateral animals Bilateralism, the political and cultural relations between two states Bilateral, occurring on both sides of an organism ( Anatomical terms of location § Medial and lateral) Bilateral symmetry, symmetry between two sides of an organism Bilateral filter, an image processing algorithm Bilateral amplifier, a type of amplifier * ''Bilateral'' (album), an album by the band ''Leprous'' Bilateral school, see Partially selective school (England) In England, a partially selective school is one of a few dozen state-funded secondary schools that select a proportion of their intake by ability or aptitude, permitted as a continuation of arrangements that existed prior to 1997. Though treate ... {{disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Botswana–South Africa Relations Botswana–South Africa relations refers to the historical and current relationship of Botswana and South Africa. Botswana has a high commission in Pretoria, and South Africa has a high commission in Gaborone. Both countries are former British colonies and members of the African Union, the Commonwealth of Nations, and the Southern African Development Community (SADC). History The foundation for this relationship dates back to the establishment of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) in 1910. In 1985 South Africa launched a military operation to Gaborone, attacking African National Congress targets in Botswana. These attacks were condemned by a spokesperson for US President Ronald Reagan. In 1986, President Quett Masire of Botswana said South Africa's black neighbours would suffer the most if Western countries imposed economic sanctions on South Africa. He said, "Obviously, we can't prohibit the West from imposing sanctions on South Africa, and we welcome every form of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Foreign Relations Of South Africa The foreign relations of South Africa have spanned from the country's time as a dominion of the British Empire to its isolationist policies under apartheid to its position as a responsible international actor taking a key role in Africa, particularly southern Africa. South Africa is a member of the United Nations, the African Union and the Commonwealth of Nations. Considered a possible permanent addition to the United Nations Security Council, South Africa was elected in 2006, 2010 and 2018 by the UN General Assembly to serve on the Security Council. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa was the chair of the African Union from 2020 to 2021, the second time South Africa has chaired the organisation since its formation in 2003. History Pre-apartheid South Africa, as a key member of the British Empire and Commonwealth as a Dominion, fought alongside the United Kingdom and the Allies in both World War I and World War II, and it participated in the postwar UN force in the Kore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Foreign Relations Of Botswana Botswana has put a premium on economic and political integration in southern Africa. It has sought to make the Southern African Development Community (SADC) a working vehicle for economic development, and it has promoted efforts to make the region self-policing in terms of preventive diplomacy, conflict resolution, and good governance. Diplomatic relations List of countries which Botswana maintains diplomatic relations with: Bilateral relations Botswana and the Commonwealth of Nations The Commonwealth of Nations, often referred to as the British Commonwealth or simply the Commonwealth, is an International organization, international association of member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, 56 member states, the vast majo ... Botswana has been a republic in the Commonwealth of Nations since independence in 1966. Botswana and FOSS Botswana has been a member of The Forum of Small States (FOSS) since the group's founding in 1992.access-date=28 March 2024 See also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]