Botswana has denied claims that it hosts a United States military base, pushing back against growing speculation. Government spokesperson Tuduetso Mokgosi issued a firm statement clarifying that the Thebephatshwa air base is a sovereign Botswana Defence Force installation, owned and operated entirely by the Botswana government. According to Mokgosi, the base supports emergency response, regional peacekeeping, and military readiness. The statement aimed to curb cross-border misinformation that threatened to stir up tension with neighboring countries. The denial underscores Botswana’s sensitivity to its reputation as a stable, diplomatically balanced Southern African nation.
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