Did botswana ever have slavery

Answer 1

Yes, Botswana did have forms of slavery, particularly during the 19th century when it was part of the regional dynamics of the Transatlantic Slave Trade. Although not as extensively as some neighboring regions, indigenous groups like the Tswana sometimes engaged in practices akin to slavery, including capturing and enslaving individuals from rival tribes. However, the formal institution of slavery was less pronounced in Botswana compared to other parts of Southern Africa. The British colonial rule in the late 19th century eventually helped to diminish these practices.