Ian Khama's Tension with Masisi

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Botswana election: How ex-President Khama fell out with his protégé in Africa's diamond state

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Botswana 's former president Ian Khama has been charged with several crimes including money laundering and owning illegal firearms.

The 71-year-old has gone into exile, spoken about a plot to poison him and been charged in Botswana with money laundering.

Masisi was “drunk on power”, Khama told the BBC ’s Focus on Africa programme five years ago .

The tension between Khama and Masisi is likely to colour the diamond-rich country's imminent general election.

There are opportunities to take votes from the government as the problems with the lack of jobs and the accusations of corruption have also dogged the current administration.

Masisi and the BDP remain in a strong position, especially as the opposition is divided.

The 30 October poll offers an opportunity for the Khama dynasty to once again have an impact.

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