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New Botswana Leader Names Mines Minister Before De Beers Talks
7 hours ago · November 14, 2024 at 1:27 AM PST. Translate. Botswana’s new president, Duma Boko, named Bogolo Kenewendo to be the next mines minister as his administration moves to cement a deal the previous ...
Botswana’s election shock: analyst reflects on why voters kicked …
2 days ago · The Botswana Democratic Party’s share of support dropped to 31% in the October 2024 elections, giving it only four out of 61 constituencies. The Umbrella for Democratic Change claimed 36 seats.
Botswana’s ruling party loses election, ending 58-year rule
Nov 1, 2024 · Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat on Friday after preliminary results showed his party had lost its parliamentary majority by a landslide in this week’s election, ending...
Botswana opposition wins election; BDP ousted from power after …
Nov 1, 2024 · Voters in Botswana have delivered a shock defeat to the party that has ruled them for nearly six decades by handing victory to an opposition coalition and its presidential candidate Duma Boko.
Botswana voters kick out ruling party of nearly six decades
Nov 1, 2024 · Local newspaper Mmegi showed that based on results from 58 of 61 constituencies, the UDC had won 35 seats in parliament, four more than it needed for a majority. The largest party chooses the ...
Botswana leader concedes election, ending his party’s 58-year rule
Nov 1, 2024 · NewsFeed Botswana president concedes election, ending his party’s 58-year rule. Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded election defeat, bringing the ruling party’s 58-year hold ...
Botswana | Today's latest from Al Jazeera
Nov 1, 2024 · Stay on top of Botswana latest developments on the ground with Al Jazeera’s fact-based news, exclusive video footage, photos and updated maps.
Botswana - BBC News
Nov 1, 2024 · An overview of the media in Botswana, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
Botswana holds an election where the diamond ... - Associated Press News
Oct 30, 2024 · GABORONE, Botswana (AP) — Botswana held a national election on Wednesday to decide if one of Africa’s longest-ruling parties stays in power for another five-year term. The Botswana Democratic Party has governed the southern African nation for 58 years, since independence from Britain in 1966, and has held the presidency throughout.
- Some results have been removed