Botswanan police, protesters clash over executive powers bill

Protesters demonstrate against a bill that would have given the president sweeping powers to make government appointments, outside Botswana's National Assembly in Gaborone on Sept. 4, 2024. Botswanan police officers carry a banner warning protesters to vacate the National Assembly premises in Gaborone, Botswana, on Sept. 4, 2024.

Police and protesters clashed outside Botswana's National Assembly in Gaborone on Wednesday as members of parliament voted on a bill that would have given the president sweeping powers to appoint civil servants holding key positions.