Botswana's President Masisi slams 'wrong' G7 decision on diamond certification • FRANCE 24 English

[@Derivmaster5880]

I'm ashamed as a South African not to be aware that our neighbours have such a man at helm, he said " we will talk until they listen and there's many ways to talk" 😂😂😂😂

[@underdog209]

South Africa already produces its own vaccines. He on the other hand is hosting a US military convoy this month and the US has a military base in his country. His ties with the West are going to ruin that country.

[@onkabetserathari8084]

That's my president my pride, one of a kind

[@mmusi8599]

When are we going to stop supporting mediocrity as Africans? You congratulate a man for begging?

[@Izzy_B241]

I’m Kenyan and this guy is on point

[@zazzleq6139]

Why would you be ashamed when you’re one people with Batswana? Why would you compete against yourself? Batswana never feel ashamed when South Africans do something better than them 😂🤷🏿‍♂️ See, this is why you need your land back before they open the border. Your Ubuntu is getting erased. You can’t compare yourself with your own family 😂

[@simanaduprie9893]

Come on neighbour very good watching from Namibia, keep making us proud.

[@OGQMdawini]

His excellency 🇧🇼 This man has proven time and time again that he was not chosen by accident 👏

[@stephengosenyang5922]

Honesty, articulate confidence and factual speak for itself, Can in all fairness equate Khama to this esteem president

[@derrick__mtr]

Very intelligent response.. dodged all the traps.. 🇰🇪 here

[@samuellopesbaule5745]

I wish Ruto was like that, Africa would be far better off than it's now!

[@zazzleq6139]

@@samuellopesbaule5745kenya doesn’t run africa nor drive any significant influence. Your next president will still be struggling to return troops from that American assignment in Haiti.

[@princebond]

​@@zazzleq6139Haiti is just Africa away from Africa. Fellow black men are getting slaughtered there and we as Africans just fold our hands and watch, and expect the white man to stop the massacre of our fellow brethren. More African troops need to be send there otherwise we are not going anywhere as a continent.

[@bang8534]

Dude is fully awake. Much respect to masisi from eastern Africa

[@samuellopesbaule5745]

This should be the president of the entire continent! Great LEADER president Masisi, 👏🏿👏🏿👍🏿👍🏿👌🏿👌🏿✊🏿✊🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@kudzai6131]

He is not from eastern Africa

[@bang8534]

@@kudzai6131 I am the one from east Africa expressing my appreciation for masisi who we all know is from sadc

[@kudzai6131]

@@bang8534 thanks from one African to another 😊

[@wealthinvest3659]

French Technology is trojan horse as far as vaccine is concerned. India and China can help in this regards.

[@Freedom20255]

People without diamonds make the rules and even decide the price. Crazy! I have to start my own media channel to talk about things like this!

[@TheKaylah81]

Very true

[@Joker-yu5kp]

Africans need to woke up and we need real leaders, the lack of leadership is killing us

[@Joker-yu5kp]

@@Freedom20255i agree,another reason why we need real leaders because a regular citizen can’t just come up with all that without a real leadership and management.The leaders have the ways and means to build project and train people

[@Freedom20255]

@@Joker-yu5kp True! We must prepare ourselves to take responsibility too! In Eu it's often companies that create jobs and innovation.

[@slinkiegirl2001]

Western exploitation

[@hodlinvestor1742]

As a SADC Neighbour, I must admit I am deeply inspired by the President of Botswana. It is inspiring to see that there are still leaders willing to put the needs of the people First. Years of looking down on Africans are over.

[@botswanainsight3804]

Proud of my president. Especially how he has stood up for Botswana's interests. Its time African countries be treated with respect not as an after thought

[@eddynjoya6255]

Yes but france will just sent their secret services to kill him or used their “jihadist” to destabalize the country

[@bigshaq1177]

Never seen an african president this wise in the recent years. Am big fan from now on

[@samuellopesbaule5745]

Absolutely! Fierce president. Africa needs leaders like this!

[@christopherjacksonpasaya5559]

​@@samuellopesbaule5745 l have lived in Botswana for 16 years and this President is the best so far.

[@samuellopesbaule5745]

@@christopherjacksonpasaya5559 great to hear that! He must lead the moribund SADC! The coward Ramaphosa and his ANC are destroying this region!

[@underdog209]

@@samuellopesbaule5745 How is Ramaphosa destroying SADC? He is hosting millions of economic refugees from all the neighbouring countries!

[@paulalopes70]

African people must see that the west are friend of african

[@otus_]

I'm a BW citizen,. will confidently say He's the best we've had so far.

[@TshumuKokgalagadi]

​@@bobobobo869maaka ha kae?

[@Motlhalawamadi]

Cap

[@nkeketshekoetsile2281]

Just ignore him it's just another silly comment from serowe ​@@TshumuKokgalagadi

[@bonnieitiseng4962]

Facts🤝🇧🇼

[@onkabetserathari8084]

I keep telling people that

[@newafricahorizontv1984]

Imagine we were forbidden not to produce medicines in our own land. This is really unbelievable.

[@MrOsarpong]

That is exactly what they have done, by deliberately patenting things but refusing to even allow others to pay to use it.

[@Danon157]

​@MrOsarpong does Africa has the knowledge of producing those vaccines. If yes, I really don't believe and understand why should you be banned to produce it?

[@TheLadyaec]

TRIPS from WTO

[@Reallydumbtakes]

@@jeanclaudegombaniro320they can but patents and fear of getting blocked from the global financial system stop these countries from producing technology they have the know how to.

[@neildavid10]

@@jeanclaudegombaniro320lmao when you are forbidden to invent or face sanctions what do you do?? The US and EU control the money and they can suffocate anyone especially African countries.

[@tumiekiki3720]

This man has tremendously transformed my country ,a well articulated leader 🇧🇼

[@Hi-pt2nq]

You are lying,what did he do,don't lie to people who don't stay in Botswana,

[@stephengosenyang5922]

​@@Hi-pt2nqa captured fool isn't hard to note the likes of you

[@ndingisanonfazo]

True that. And he will fight for Botswana until his term comes to an end in 2029

[@Ugly_Peace]

What transformations??? Poverty levels and unemployment keep on getting bad by the day. Kante le tshelela kae?

[@leatsomichaelmodumedisi4814]

So glad to have a Motswana proudly paying gratitude to this man's tremendous achievements in his 1st term as president. More is yet to come, we're blessed.

[@wealthinvest3659]

Botswana should create an international market for diamonds. Anyone in the West that wants to get it should travel in Botswana and buy it.

[@buravan1512]

That's the CASE ... People go to BOTSWANA and CONGO, for Diamond auction.

[@wildlifebotswana2630]

Agreed

[@zazzleq6139]

That is what they already do 😂

[@dimphodimplesmarata9456]

​@@zazzleq6139yeah, for almost 2 decades now.

[@phylimakgeru]

Travel? Reall😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@JM-cm3ld]

I can't be proud enough of having such a leader leading a country in Africa

[@triilastudio6301]

One day I will relocate to Botswana. This is the leaders we need

[@mozetkhali6284]

Come,it's a wonderful place to be...safe even police don't carry weapons let a button.

[@bang8534]

​@@thabilesilamsi6684absolutely. Africa, for Africans, period.... Europeans particularly are not welcome

[@franktakyi5241]

I’m joining you guys soon from Ghana 🇬🇭🇧🇼🔥

[@sshivash]

@@thabilesilamsi6684 We are all Africans! The entire human species!

[@samuellopesbaule5745]

Absolutely! Great leader, well-educated, and young! Diomaye Faye should learn from Masisi what does mean to be a great african leader! 👏🏿👏🏿👍🏿👍🏿👌🏿👌🏿✊🏿✊🏿💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@mikolizazi]

Masisi represents the wishes of all of us Africans in this interview. All African leaders should hold hands and speak in one voice.

[@Tigererolo]

Botswana is going places guys. They are breaking new grounds for Africa.

[@Tellzel107]

Just like Traore of Burkina Faso.

[@TshumuKokgalagadi]

​@@Tellzel107don't ever compare us to coup leaders.

[@Tellzel107]

@@TshumuKokgalagadi everything he does is for his people.

[@nondumisof]

President Masisi is coming out so powerful. He is standing on his ground and is outspoken. Well done President of Botswana. Africa is rising.

[@TshumuKokgalagadi]

​@@Tellzel107that's how every dictatorship start

[@bojaseb]

My President!!! We're blessed and I am so grateful and thankful for God to have given us this man. This man saved Botswana from the brink of an absolute monarchy and dictatorship of his predecessor....Thank you so much Sisboy!!! I so wish the sore loser could continue living in a self imposed exile forever!

[@LocalEdits_v8j]

Botswana I stan!!! South Africa take notes!!! Africa protect this man & his leadership at all costs

[@DrIpelengObGyn]

Botswana national here ! Proud of my country and the great leaders we’ve had so far ! President Masisi is a great thinker and innovator 🇧🇼

[@tatacelestine7863]

Your country toping the best in Africa in my opinion

[@DrIpelengObGyn]

@@tatacelestine7863 thank you 🙏🏾

[@yougetaspear7799]

​@@DrIpelengObGynhey can I get some Tswana 🐟🐟😛😛🤤🤤🤞🏿🙏🏿

[@DrIpelengObGyn]

@@yougetaspear7799 huh ?

[@yougetaspear7799]

@@DrIpelengObGyn can I 😛😛🤤🤤the fish 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@franciscoepesiguedes3952]

Mr President u inspired me thank you so much from Ecuatorial Guinea

[@PHlophe]

Paco, its terrible that Hard faced Thedoryn is squandring y'alls wealth.

[@SiyabongaNkwanyana-n1f]

When your opponent thinks you are not educated 😂

[@philipmaiyo2709]

Ignorant post

[@mofine23]

the reporter changed his tone because he realised damnn this guy is smart AF

[@benjaminayobigira6528]

Always Botswana has great Leader🎉

[@DellaMwaka]

Botswana and Namibia are the only two countries in the SADC region that are standing up against the bullies.

[@mokoepa]

Broo

[@amantletumedi1689]

More will follow soon

[@zazzleq6139]

I can’t wait for 🇳🇦 to get reparations

[@BatsiraiMusuka]

We’ve been at it for over 20 years nonstop… we are fatigued (and ridiculed) All this we inherited because Mugabe bulldozed the decision upon the nation and now the whole nation has become a scapegoat used to warn other nations not to redistribute land. So most of us can’t win either you support Mugabe…or you are a White-Farmer murderer (yet in truth you are none of those).

[@billtev9846]

Endowed with the gift of lucidity, President Masisi articulated his position on wildlife management, diamonds and healthcare systems of Botswana.

[@Man3110e]

Very Sharp President

[@chrisshoniwa6525]

This guy knows who he is, he moves like him, he is him

[@nellytsvetkova702]

Very impressive. If I were from Botswana, I would be very proud of my President.

[@PHlophe]

Nellie, you can pay tribute by learning a bit of Sotho language.

[@mbabnyongmathieus1276]

The multipolar world is real. This is an African president talking with confidence. He has other important trading partners than the gang of G7

[@loratotv4960]

It's wonderful to see President Masisi being recognized for his dedication to Botswana's interests. His efforts reflect a growing sentiment across Africa for greater respect and equitable treatment on the global stage. It's indeed time for African countries to be acknowledged not just for their potential, but for their contributions and sovereignty. Leaders like President Masisi are pivotal in shaping this new era of dignity and respect for African nations.

[@boitumelowillie6294]

Profound response,intellectually ardent, and a very resolute standpoint laced with diplomatic wisdom across the whole interview.

[@ronemchowry180]

Very well spoken president. Certainly had a good impression on me. All the best Bostwana. Keep prospering as a beacon of hope in a hopless continent.

[@kennysamuel6836]

A knowledgeable, diplomatic and outstanding leader. Only leaders of this class can make Africa great. Stay strong and healthy Mr president Masisi.

[@naturestherapy9943]

Journalist sounds disrespectful but he met the right guy

[@nancymog7282]

mmh very right he come out Rude

[@khumofx1838]

I am from South Africa and love this President and his leadership. I would not say he is disrespectful, he is just playing the devils advocate showing what kind of posture The President could encounter from the west.

[@GeoffreyBw]

Very intelligent answers from Mr President.., we have the right leader for Botswana 🇧🇼

[@maggie793]

He's becoming a true son of the soil. I pray for other nations in SADC to follow suit.

[@tsitsindaps5624]

Wooow…. I can listen to this interview over nd over again.wooow. amazing responses Mr.President

[@thesambrakisofficial3709]

A leader with a very clear mind. 😊

[@naturestherapy9943]

He should be the representative of the whole SDCC, much support from Namibia 🇳🇦 🇧🇼

[@Msl4sho]

Respect to His Excellency President Masisi.... We From The Kingdom of Lesotho are proud to call Republic of Botswana our cousins. You were so articulate in your responses, I could read from the journalist that he wished you were his president.

[@onkabetserathari8084]

Hi cousin!

[@thapelotatedi-qk9ko]

Dumela Mosotho👋

[@zazzleq6139]

E kae kgogo? 😂 ke rata sesotho

[@Msl4sho]

@@onkabetserathari8084 coming to Botswana on the 27th July

[@mofine23]

lesotho is our blood brothers

[@gloriakamanziuwizera5800]

Botswana such an inspiring country in Africa

[@uwamahororehema6827]

It's amazing how education will reflect instantly by the way someone responds to questions

[@bang8534]

It's more common sense than education for masisi. And common sense is far superior to western indoctrination masquerading as "education"

[@samuellopesbaule5745]

William Ruto holds a PhD, and yet can't position himself as an african leader compared to President Masisi. Nana Akufo-Ado same thing....so, academic titles are not the sign of being well-educated!

[@naturestherapy9943]

Education, Wisdom, Discipline and intelligence all plays a role

[@Innsidelyfe]

​@@samuellopesbaule5745 president Akufo Ado is well known puppet of the west can't even signed the recent bill.

[@Mogotsi82]

@@samuellopesbaule5745I have listened to Nana Akufo before and I was impressed by his response to western media

[@aubintasse9031]

I love you Mr president. I am a Bamileke and I am certain that under such a leadership, we would have been so much better.

[@Muanekosse]

Well done. Thank Mr President. I bet, you displayed intelligence and knowledge than they are used to.

[@ProudAfricanalways]

This interview and the presidents responses are encouraging. It’s Africa’s time.

[@home9556kefr]

Hello World, meet the New Africa. Bravo Mr President!

[@ahmedamin7757]

This guy is impressive for the clarity if his plans and intentions in his leadership. If Africa had few of this kind the continent would have been somewhere else, no doubt.

[@Ken08Odida]

Brilliant! Great mastery of health, one health. And global politics. Wish you a resounding victory

[@vuyanisibamba4690]

What if the West does not listen?. Such an arrogant question.

[@mr_rocbil]

President with courage

[@olivieramani8020]

Genius President

[@ivypurples2632]

Botswana standing on business as usual. Super proud of my President for protecting our interests and looking out for us. What a leader banna👌🏿👊🏿

[@alexandermutune6131]

Quite a good leader for his country.Contrary to most other 'African leaders' who only talk and do nothing, this president follows up his talk with action.

[@bonolotiro9264]

The Bold one.... President Masisi🙌🏿🙌🏿 BW 🇧🇼

[@randychris5031]

His confidence is not a fact that he will win but the fact that he is confident respect ✊🏿 😊

[@mathewkawogo4509]

I love this interview. We need more leaders of this kind. Not just beggars but leaders who are confident!

[@qhawenid]

As Africans we should protect this gem at all costs!

[@mphomongala8748]

Yah, when he asked about democracy in West Africa, he responded about democracy globally!!😅😅

[@qhawenid]

A very sharp guy!!

[@LuigiSimoncini]

Very articulate and confident politician. Gives me hope for the future of Africa. I don't understand the criticism towards the interviewer, he asked some difficult questions, yes, but that's the job of all journalists and also is precisely the smart answers to those questions that made Masisi shine!

[@thembadube9589]

Mr. Masisi should be president not only for Botswana, but for the whole of the SADC region. The so-called "leaders" of countries like South Africa (my country), Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Lesotho, etc. should report to him.

[@powlly5738]

Afrika risen. I hope regional bodies and AU are in step with the thinking of Masisi and the presidents of Angola and Namibia. Western powers need to understand that colonial era is gone forever.

[@thondoyaenterprise3795]

I like the confidence of the President.

[@zjdon3363]

My first encounter with the president . I don't know about his governance style and achievements but I have liked his boldness in tackling serious issues of Africa benefiting from own resources in a fair trade

[@User1698]

The best African leader. Big up to Botswanans president to stand up for his values. Strong and intelligent.

[@tendanipelaelo6293]

Botswana not Botswanans

[@washingtonstiglitz5554]

@AngelaMatshoge-re7or In English it’s Botswanan

[@dazzler_bw]

​@@washingtonstiglitz5554in English it's still Batswana; people of Botswana.

[@johnmukora5104]

Well said Mr president

[@otaineydouglas7622]

wise man. such a big respect

[@KooskingProMedia247]

💯Good Respond Mr President

[@joshua.k.ketumile3649]

By far the best man for presidency in this generation and time. 🇧🇼 Proud to have him as my President 💯

[@bacicmaawa6317]

Thank you Mr President, we are proud of you, Africa is proud of you 👏🏾. Cheers from The Gambia 🇬🇲

[@CabdisalaanIsmaaciil-rw4ib]

Botswana 🇧🇼 is one of the safest country in all africa .I appreciate all Botswana citizens and their government

[@cryptoafricagamingstudios]

African leaders are indeed awakening .... Great leader indeed

[@bradleymember9104]

His Excellency this was great to listen to,very much needed for the west to hear.

[@tinytlhabologang7692]

Well spoken HE!!! We applaud you sir.

[@davidcwitkin6729]

I like the way he turned the Democracy question around on the French guy. How's it feel with the shoe on the other foot?

[@MahamaShipping]

"If you leave in a glass house don't throw stones."😂 He tried luring him in calling out names. he diplomatically called the western democracies out. We are led🇧🇼🇧🇼

[@dinanyandoro5795]

That was amazing...in that instance I was thinking a good and legitimate question... until the president answered, and I realised it was such a loaded and one sided question. It's good when someone takes your blinkers off!

[@Mogotsi82]

@@MahamaShippingamo tswala kgaa tshoo sisboy 👊👊

[@cosmaskwalira-phiri4710]

I almost mentioned one Western "democracy". He is smart.

[@zazzleq6139]

@@Mogotsi82a leka bo “will you embargo”😂 he was really asking gore will masisi give west an excuse for why they sanctioned Botswana. A mo gata legano Sisboy

[@ogomoditsemolema-kq7gj]

Sissiboy🇧🇼🇧🇼My President , we thank you for your wisdom and confidence

[@kaveripoompattinam]

Good balanced anchor and a clear President. I have been to Botswana. The west has to give its rich professional inputs and genorisity and magnanimity in attitude to the wild life conservation balance. The elephants have to be protected but they are a hinderance to the poor livelihoods. Areal empathetic financial assistance and prudence required. The Beers agreement is absolutely true and well balanced by the President. WEST NEEDS TO AID BOTSWANA.

[@shakalalakoo]

Ooooh yuuuuup!!! Every bit of statement has been laid out bold and crunchy 😅😂.

[@eddiegweshe5821]

I loved every piece of his responses 👏🏽👏🏽 , Africa we not too far away

[@mikemuitati7109]

One of my fearless Africa leaders bravo President Masisi

[@LeadmorAgro]

Exceedingly proud of my President on this account and for representing Botswana and Africa so powerfully. One can only hope other African leaders will pick a leaf from this for the sake of all of us Africa

[@rexona1178]

A very intelligent President. Greetings from Buea, Cameroon.

[@LeonKayombo-yk4tc]

Dumela Ra ...President Masisi. You're a real resulote and wise person . And smart son of Africa!

[@hyuxion]

The G7 put ideology ahead of economic development, no wonder they are falling behind.

[@abdurahmansaeed2111]

1st time I see an articulate leader that seems to care about his people in Africa! Wow

[@jabulanithema1467]

Thank you Tautona Masisi. More and more African leaders must standup against western bullying.

[@raphaelchifana3530]

I think the best answer for me was the response that the president is more worried about democracies in the developed well and the resultant slidebacks

[@marshallmabutho9462]

That was a big blow

[@dinanyandoro5795]

I agree but it is so hard to choose because he answered the questions put to him so masterfully. I remember visiting Francis town as a child in the 1980s. I just love the red earth of that place!

[@TshumuKokgalagadi]

​@@dinanyandoro5795the Francistown of 1980 doesn't exist anymore.

[@dinanyandoro5795]

@@TshumuKokgalagadi Yes I am very much aware of that. It was my earliest childhood memory on my first foreign trip. The landscape and the colour of the soil are what stayed in my imagination. I visited subsequently after that and the pace of advancement was evident

[@UyapoKnight]

@@dinanyandoro5795 Do you happen to have any picsyou can share?

[@thabisomonnaaletsatsi2026]

We are a New Generation of Botswana , our Leadership is such as well Our President is indeed PRESSING THE DENTS AND ensuring that what we known about is what is seen of us. Thank you

[@Allideas.]

I just love this man

[@emmanuelsekgopi3062]

what a legend, Very Sharp Profound response, intellectually ardent, and a very resolute standpoint laced with wisdom, God bless u DR Masis we love u as a country.

[@ErkkieHaipinge]

Proud of you neighbor 🇧🇼

[@gaonemokute8896]

My my my! I couldn't be more proud of having this man as my president

[@kozibachibona891]

His Excellency Mr President, i salute you Sir

[@muchatisio]

Africa is rising.

[@laissenejamanca1190]

he is really good and aware

[@Okskoketso-io3bx]

🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼 proud of you my president.

[@Okskoketso-io3bx]

Share what exactly?

[@raulemanuel0310]

I like how sharp he was during this interview. He knows how to bring his points across very precisely.

[@AdvGoitse]

My President

[@lizalozeganaope9730]

Well-articulated and I am proud of you my president🥂🙏

[@kagisokwelagobe9054]

Son of the soil, my President, my pride and joy 🇧🇼

[@petergreenwood7731]

Look at BRICS+

[@kingsleytulio5381]

BRICS is just a scam. We can't be leaving the 'democratic colonial group' (G-7), to a brutal 'undemocratic colonial group' (BRICS). Please Africa will remain independent from all foreign influence ,including the scam called BRICS.

[@lapologangmokomane7608]

We have a very wise President