Scores of Batswana reportedly fled to Europe as worsening economic conditions, rising unemployment, and declining mineral revenues pushed citizens to seek opportunities abroad, according to a government report. The report indicated increased outward migration driven by economic hardship. It highlighted pressure on households as domestic job opportunities contracted and income from mining weakened, prompting more people to relocate to Europe for survival and employment prospects.
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Economic Woes Drive Migration
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26/05/2026
Scores of Batswana reportedly fled to Europe as worsening economic conditions, rising unemployment, and declining mineral revenues pushed citizens to seek opportunities abroad, according to a government report. The report indicated increased outward migration driven by economic hardship. It highlighted pressure on households as domestic job opportunities contracted and income from mining weakened, prompting more people to relocate to Europe for survival and employment prospects.
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