Botswana President Ian Khama wounded by cheetah

Botswana President Ian Khama has
had stitches in his face after being
scratched by a cheetah, officials say.
The animal was reportedly being fed in its
enclosure at an army barracks when it
jumped up and scratched Mr Khama, who
was standing nearby.
The incident was "a freak accident, but
not an attack", government spokesman
Jeff Ramsay told local media.
Mr Khama's injuries were minor and there
were "no real security implications", the
official added.
The incident is said to have happened
very fast, catching the president and his
bodyguard by surprise.
"He was scratched by a cheetah but not
really attacked per se," said Mr Ramsay.
Mr Khama was seen sporting a plaster at
a meeting following the attack.
Cheetahs, the world's fastest land
mammals, are listed as an endangered
species.
Around 12,400 are thought to remain in
the wild in African countries, including
Botswana.