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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>Only a few countries from the continent are sending athletes to the Games but there has been vocal support for China\u2019s hosting of the event
\nThe backing comes after announcements by the US and some of its allies that its diplomatic officials will not be attending.<\/p>\n

African countries have ignored Washington\u2019s call for a diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics, instead expressing support for China\u2019s hosting of the Games and warning that the event should not be a platform for politics.<\/p>\n

In the last week, Mali,South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe have been among the countries on the continent that said the Games would help bring people toghether.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Botswana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Botswana. Only a few countries from the continent are sending athletes to the Games but there has been vocal support for China\u2019s hosting of the event The backing comes after announcements by the US and some of its allies that its diplomatic officials will not be attending. 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