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Botswana sees first change in government in 60 years

Irfan Aftab
November 1, 2024

Botswana's governing Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) loses power for the first time since independence from Britain. President Mokgweetsi Masisi has conceded defeat after being roundly beaten in parliamentary elections this week.

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