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Botswana condemned for slaughtering 23 elephants for independence celebrations

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What happened

The government authorises the hunting of elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.

Key facts

  • Reported by BBC News and published Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:06:28 UTC.

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  1. Botswana condemned for slaughtering 23 elephants for independence celebrations

  2. Botswana has so many elephants it approved the killing of 23 this week for independence celebrations

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