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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 86656, member: 27"]
A continental summit just pulled Botswana’s First Lady into the middle of Africa’s gender and climate fight.

Botswana heads to Addis Ababa summit
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[*]Mrs. Kaone Tumalano Boko travels on 12 February 2026 to Ethiopia.
[*]She joins the 30th Organization of African First Ladies for Development Assembly.
[*]The event runs from 11 to 15 February 2026 alongside the African Union Summit.
[*]Botswana’s seat signals buy-in on regional gender talks.
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Climate and conflict drive agenda
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[*]Mrs. Kaone Tumalano Boko engages under a resilience-focused theme.
[*]Discussions center on climate shocks and armed instability.
[*]Across Africa, women and girls face deeper food and income strain.
[*]Violence risks spike when displacement and insecurity spread.
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Campaign pushes real-world focus
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[*]Mrs. Kaone Tumalano Boko builds on OAFLAD’s resilience campaign.
[*]Hashtag drive spotlights climate change and conflict pressures.
[*]In many areas, girls’ schooling gets interrupted by displacement.
[*]Health services struggle, cutting access to maternal care.
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Leaders trade strategies and pledges
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[*]Mrs. Kaone Tumalano Boko joins First Ladies and civil society figures.
[*]Delegates compare tactics and align with African Union frameworks.
[*]Talks dig into gender aware policy design and rollout.
[*]Expected results target stronger political backing for equality.
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