South Africa–Botswana: A Joint Action Plan to Strengthen the Fight Against Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Gaborone, 22 May 2026 – South Africa and Botswana are moving to accelerate the regional response to foot-and-mouth disease. The two countries have adopted a 2026–2028 Action Plan aimed at strengthening cross-border cooperation against this highly contagious animal disease, which continues to threaten livestock, rural livelihoods and agricultural trade in Southern Africa. The agreement was […]


