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Jonathan at 67: Celebrating a Legacy of Democratic Humanism in Africa

This Day 20 Nov 2024
This is the underlying philosophy why he subscribes to peaceful elections and peaceful transfer of power ... His example has encouraged leaders in other African countries to give peaceful handovers of power top priority.
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Governments across globe faced backlash in 2024. One exception: Narendra Modi

Hindustan Times 18 Nov 2024
Is voter discontent shifting power in Asia? ... South Africa, Senegal, and Botswana saw either government coalitions or changes in leadership, with Botswana’s ruling party losing power after 58 years.
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Strong Rule of Law and Economic Development: The Foundations of Prosperity

Capital Ethiopia 18 Nov 2024
Botswana’s Steady Growth. Botswana offers a powerful example of how the rule of law can contribute to sustained economic growth. Following independence in 1966, Botswana implemented strong ...
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Deccan Herald 16 Nov 2024
Except for four countries (South Africa, Botswana, Mauritius and, to a lesser extent, Senegal), elections have been marred by political repression, vote-rigging, ballot stuffing, corruption, violence, ...
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It is premature to write the BDP off-Kario

Mmegi Online 15 Nov 2024
In the aftermath of the BDP’s defeat, University of Botswana (UB) political observer, Professor Zibani Maundeni, said the prospects of the former ruling party making a comeback were slim and will ...
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You dare not fail: Saleshando challenges Boko

Mmegi Online 15 Nov 2024
President of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) Dumelang Saleshando has said as much as they are happy that the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) lost power, they will not let the ruling Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) get away with complacency.
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We shall oppose unapologetically– BCP

Mmegi Online 15 Nov 2024
Having been in the opposition trenches for decades now, the Botswana Congress Party (BCP) president, Dumelang Saleshando, has said they will do their best to execute their mandate as the main opposition party in the country.
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A Sobering lapse in security – Presidential safety must be paramount

Mmegi Online 15 Nov 2024
The aforementioned incidents reflect that security issues around prominent leaders are not unique to Botswana ... As former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once said, “Being powerful is like being a lady.
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Botswana launches kuru art exhibition by female artists

Xinhua 14 Nov 2024
... ethnic groups, including the San -- in the Kalahari Desert in western Botswana, demonstrating how their art is more than simply a source of income but also a powerful expression of cultural identity.
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Botswana VP says country aims higher with solar energy goals

Xinhua 14 Nov 2024
14 (Xinhua) -- Botswanan Vice President Ndaba Gaolathe has encouraged renewable energy leaders to dream big and set greater targets to position Botswana as Africa's solar energy leader.
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Tlou progresses Lesedi sub-station

Mmegi Online 13 Nov 2024
Officials said Lesedi remains at the forefront of Botswana’s gas-to-power sector, making substantial progress in the development of the proposed 10MW gas-to-power project. Tlou signed a power purchase ...
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MARIANNE MERTEN: US’s turn towards plutocracy signals frail state of democracy

Business Day 13 Nov 2024
Objections at this point could underscore Botswana’s peaceful power transition after 58 years of Botswana Democratic Party governance ended in the October 30 elections or SA’s own power shift after the ANC lost outright government control on May 29.
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Why post-election violence in Mozambique is a concern for Southern Africa

Wtop 13 Nov 2024
... with at least two elections in South Africa and Botswana being held this year. In Botswana, the ruling party was removed from power after 58 years and a smooth transfer of power took place within days.
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Botswana's Youth Revolution: Miss World Africa Lesego Chombo takes office as Minister of Youth and Gender

Independent online (SA) 12 Nov 2024
Botswana recently concluded its 2024 general elections, where the former ruling party Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) was dethroned after six decades in power ... Miss Botswana (2022), Lesego Chombo.
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Enraged public boo Masisi, Tsogwane, Mnangagwa

Mmegi Online 12 Nov 2024
... and flare to the theme colour blue, which is also the main colour of the ruling UDC which, historically took power from one of Africa’s longest-ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) on October 30.

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