Botswana army call for unmarried recruits sparks row
The army has been pushed to change that rule by a segment of the public who claim it is discriminatory.
Boakyewaa Lawrencia 
In Botswana, people have complained that they cannot join the army if they are married.
The Botswana Defence Force (BDF) advertised "extremely restricted" officer cadet positions with a requirement that applicants be single in a Facebook posting.
In addition, applicants should not be legally obligated to support any children, the army stated in the public notice.
The army has been pushed to change that rule by a segment of the public who claim it is discriminatory.
Why does being married prevent someone from enlisting in the military? questioned Moses Angel
"BDF wants to pair up the recruit with someone? Why is it a problem to be married and have children? Wondering, Titoga Ding Ketlhabanetswe.
The army also requires female candidates not to be pregnant during recruitment.
