02 Jul 2018

President Mokgweetsi Masisi missed the 31st Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union that ended  on July 2  in Nouakchott, Mauritania after the presidential jet experienced technical problems.

President Masisi was scheduled to leave for Nouakchott on June 30.

However, according to a press release from the Ministry of International Affairs and Cooperation, the trip was cancelled due to unexpected technical maintenance works required on the Presidential aircraft, OK 1.

The release says the ministry has explored alternative travel arrangements and the costs of travel were prohibitive.

In light of the above, it says the President  designated Minister of International Affairs and Cooperation, Dr Unity Dow, to represent Botswana at the summit.

Minister Dow and her delegation are expected back home on July 4. ENDS