Botswana elections

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Botswana Votes: Is the Ruling Party in Trouble?

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Botswana's elections reveal unexpected twists! Can the opposition pull off a stunning upset?

Botswana’s recent elections are creating quite the buzz as initial counting suggests the possibility of a significant shift in power. The incumbent Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), which has held the reins for an astounding 58 years, finds itself trailing behind in early results. Duma Boko, the candidate from the Umbrella for Democratic Change, has urged his supporters to "maintain vigilance and discipline" as the counting progresses. Will this marked change point to the end of an era for the long-standing party?

Early tallies from 16 parliamentary constituencies are indicating a potential shock loss for the ruling BDP, as reports suggest that the opposition has claimed all of those seats. This unexpected comeback is igniting optimism among voters who have long awaited a new chapter in Botswana’s political landscape. The intensity of the atmosphere grows as residents revel in the thrill of anticipation, eagerly awaiting official results while witnessing something that could reshape the nation's future.

As the process unfolds, the African Union has deployed an election observation mission to ensure fair play throughout the proceedings. With increased security measures across the nation, it seems clear that both local and international entities are keen on ensuring transparency during this historic election. Incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi is still seen as the frontrunner despite the early opposition successes, making for a compelling narrative filled with political drama.

From the dusty plains of Botswana emerged an electoral battle that could redefine its historical party lineage. The looming question remains: can the BDP maintain its six-decade hold on power, or will this be the moment voters opt for a fresh start? One fun fact—Botswana, often regarded as one of Africa’s most stable democracies, has seen fewer elections marred by controversy compared to its continental counterparts. Additionally, the nation's unique progress in wildlife conservation speaks volumes, showcasing that political stability goes hand in hoof with its precious wildlife. Stay tuned, because Botswana’s political rainbow might just be shifting to a new hue!

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Initial counting suggests Botswana may just get a new ruling party ... (News24)

Duma Boko, the Umbrella for Democratic Change candidate in Botswana's election on Thursday urged his supporters to "maintain vigilance and discipline" as ...

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Botswana: Early election count sparks opposition optimism (The Africa Report)

The governing Botswana Democratic Party is trailing, as early results are announced in Wednesday's elections.

Increased security likely nationwide in Botswana through early ... (Crisis24)

Incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi and the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) are favored to win. The main opposition will likely remain Duma Boko of the ...

ARRIVAL STATEMENT: AFRICAN UNION ELECTION ... (African Union)

The African Union Commission (AUC) announces the arrival of its election observation mission (AUEOM) for the 30 October 2024 General Elections in the ...

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Botswana counts votes as ruling party seeks to extend its 6-decade ... (Voice of America)

The arid and sparsely populated African nation of Botswana counted votes Thursday from elections expected to return President Mokgweetsi Masisi to office ...

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Residents in Botswana await results of the country's general election ... (Africanews English)

The vote, which took place on Wednesday, will determine whether the ruling Botswana Democratic Party will lengthen its 58 years in power.

Early Botswana Vote Tallies Point to Shock Loss For Ruling Party (BNN)

With votes tallied from 16 parliamentary constituencies, the opposition had won all the seats, including several held by the President Mokgweetsi Masisi's ...

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Botswana's ruling party loses power after six decades, early results ... (Aljazeera.com)

President Mokgweetsi Masisi's Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) lost its grip on power on Friday after opposition parties won 31 of 61 seats in parliament, ...

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Botswana governing party losing six-decade rule, early tallies show (FRANCE 24)

Concerns about mismanagement and unemployment are likely to cost Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi the highest office in the southern African country and ...

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Botswana election: Ruling BDP party loses power after nearly six ... (BBC News)

President Mokgweetsi Masisi's party loses parliamentary majority in a shock defeat, early poll results show.

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Botswana's BDP party loses power in election, Mmegi newspaper ... (Reuters)

Botswana's ruling BDP party has lost its parliamentary majority in this week's election, the private Mmegi newspaper reported on Friday, citing results from ...

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Botswana's president concedes defeat in election, ending ruling ... (The Associated Press)

Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat in the election in a seismic moment of change for the county that ended the ruling party's 58 ...

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Botswana's BDP party loses power in election, local media report (CNBCAfrica.com)

GABORONE, Nov 1 (Reuters) – Botswana's ruling BDP party lost its parliamentary majority in this week's election, the private Mmegi newspaper and state radio ...

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Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years since ... (ABC News)

GABORONE, Botswana -- Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat in the general election Friday, in a seismic moment of change for the county ...

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Botswana Voters Hand Governing Party a Stunning Rebuke (The New York Times)

Because members of Parliament elect the president, the result means that President Mokgweetsi Masisi, of the governing Botswana Democratic Party, will not ...

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Botswana president concedes defeat in election after party's six ... (The Guardian)

Botswana's president, Mokgweetsi Masisi, has conceded defeat after preliminary results showed his party had lost its parliamentary majority by a landslide ...

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Botswana's opposition wins general election ending BDP's 58-year ... (Africanews English)

The Botswana Democratic Party trails in fourth place in the parliamentary elections in what appeared to be a humbling rejection by voters and a landslide ...

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Botswana election: BDP leader Mokgweetsi Masisi admits 'massive ... (Sky News)

The ruling Botswana Democratic Party had held power in the southern African country since independence from Britain, but was trailing in fourth place and ...

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Botswana's ruling party loses election, ending 58-year rule (Polity.org)

Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat on Friday after a shock election result that saw his Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) lose by a ...

Botswana opposition wins election in historic turnaround (eNCA)

GABORANE - Botswana's opposition Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has won a majority in parliament and can form the next government, the electoral ...

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Botswana's ruling party loses election, ending 58-year rule (CNN)

Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat on Friday after preliminary results showed his party had lost its parliamentary majority by a ...

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Congratulations on Historic Botswana Elections - United States ... (Department of State)

The United States congratulates the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) and President-elect Duma Boko on their historic victory in Botswana's 2024 ...

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How Masisi's party misread Botswana mood and lost 'massively' (The East African)

President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi. He conceded defeat after his party lost parliamentary majority in the just concluded elections in Botswana.

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