Botswana

Moody's has downgraded Botswana's credit rating for a second time, citing the prolonged slump in diamond prices that is battering the country's economy. Diamonds are Botswana's main export and a key source of government revenue, so weak demand has strained public finances. The downgrade signals deepening fiscal pressure as the government seeks to diversify its economy away from dependence on the gem trade.

Tunisia's qualification campaign for the Africa Cup of Nations suffered another setback after the Carthage Eagles fell to a new defeat against Botswana. The result leaves the North African side wobbling in their group and raises questions about their form heading into the tournament. Commentators describe the team as increasingly shaky after back-to-back disappointing results in the qualifiers.