# Botswana condemned for slaughtering 23 elephants for independence celebrations

- Published: 2026-09-30T12:06:28Z
- Updated: 2026-10-01T04:32:08Z
- Section: World
- Language: English (en)
- Source: BBC News — https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxm2qmpy57ggo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Tags: BBC News · World
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The government authorises the hunting of elephants and dozens of other wild animals for independence day feasts.

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