The Russian mercenary group is leaving amid an uptick in deadly Islamist insurgent attacks.

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Botswana, one of the world's biggest diamond producers, has been struck by a global decline in the market.

The 65-year-old is alleged to be at the centre of several corruption cases; he has said he has been unlawfully treated.

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