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Botswana's New President

Botswana elects a new president after 60 years of one-party rule.

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Umbrella For Democratic Change (Udc)Botswana Democratic Party (Bdp)

Duma BokoMokgweetsi Masisi

What was the outcome of the recent Botswana election?: The UDC won a landslide victory, securing 36 parliamentary seats against the Botswana Democratic Party's (BDP) 4, ending the BDP's nearly 60-year rule.
What are the priorities of the new president's government?: Boko's administration plans to prioritize stabilizing relations with diamond industry partners and diversifying the economy to reduce its dependence on diamonds.
How did the new president react to his predecessor's defeat?: Despite the BDP's loss, President Boko praised former President Masisi's statesmanship, highlighting Botswana's successful democratic transition.
Who is Botswana's new president and which party does he lead?: Duma Boko, leader of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), was inaugurated as Botswana's new president on Friday.
What were the main concerns of voters in the Botswana election?: Key concerns among voters included unemployment, economic disparity, and the struggling diamond industry, which significantly impacts Botswana's revenue.

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