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Duma Boko has become Botswana’s President, ending the Botswana Democratic Party’s 50-year dominance. His Harvard education and focus on economic reforms resonated with voters, particularly the youth. Overcoming numerous challenges, …
Duma Boko Breaks Botswana Democratic Party’s 50-Year Political Hold Read More
The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), in power since independence in 1966, has been ousted by the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) in recent elections. This political transition reflects widespread public …
BDP’s Stunning Defeat: A Reflection of Discontent in Botswana’s Political Landscape Read More
Elections can often become violent, particularly in divided democracies; the key to preventing election-related violence lies in the losers’ consent, which hinges on trust in the electoral process. Cases from …
Lessons from African Democracies: The Crucial Factors in Electoral Violence and Stability Read More
In Botswana, President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat in the recent elections, which have ushered in a significant political change. The BDP, having ruled since independence, lost to the opposition …
Botswana’s Ruling Party Loses Election, Ending 58 Years of Governance Read More
The President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo plans to create a national commission to draft a new constitution, raising concerns about potential modifications to presidential term limits. Critics …
Democratic Republic of the Congo President Announces Constitutional Reform Commission Read More
President Felix Tshisekedi of the DRC has announced a plan to form a commission to draft a new constitution, igniting a controversial discussion regarding the proposal to eliminate the two-term …
Controversy Surrounds President Tshisekedi’s Proposed Constitutional Amendment in the DRC Read More
Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat in the recent elections, thus ending the Botswana Democratic Party’s 58-year rule. Early reports indicate that the ruling party secured only fourth place, …
Botswana President Concedes Election, Ending Decades of Political Dominance Read More
In a pivotal election, Botswana’s ruling party, the BDP, conceded defeat as the opposition coalition, UDC, emerged victorious, securing a significant parliamentary majority. Economic challenges and youth discontent were highlighted …
Botswana’s Ruling Party Loses Election, Signaling a New Political Era Read More
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat in the elections, ending the Botswana Democratic Party’s 58-year rule. Preliminary results show UDC leading while the BDP ranks fourth. In a significant …
Botswana’s President Concedes Election, Concluding 58-Year Ruling Era Read More
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat as his party, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), lost its parliamentary majority in recent elections, winning only two out of 61 seats. The opposition …
Botswana President Masisi Acknowledges Defeat as BDP Loses Majority in Parliament Read More