US EditionBotswana's ruling party loses election, ending 58-year rule
- The Botswana Democratic Party, which ruled for 58 years, conceded defeat in the parliamentary elections, trailing in fourth place.
- Masisi announced his concession before final results were revealed, stating, "We lost this election massively."
- Masisi informed Boko that he was conceding defeat, recognizing him as the president-elect.
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Seismic change in Botswana after BDP that ruled for 58 years loses power
After nearly 6 decades in power, since independence in 1966, the Botswana Democratic Party won only four parliamentary seat. Voters delivered a shock defeat to the party. Duma Boko of the Umbrella for Democratic Change will replace President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who conceded defeat.
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Noticias ao MinutoIn power in Botswana for nearly 60 years, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) is behind in the first legislative results.
On Friday 1 November, the President of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi, himself recognized the victory of the opposition in the elections, while his party had led the country since independence, nearly 60 years ago.
After 58 Years, a Huge Change in Botswana
Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat in the general election Friday, in a seismic moment of change for the country that ended the ruling party's 58 years in power since independence from Britain in the 1960s. Masisi's concession came before final results were announced, with his Botswana Democratic Party trailing...
A change of power is looming in Botswana.
Opposition wins Botswana’s election, President concedes defeat - Nigeria News Update
The opposition coalition, Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), was in front, putting its leader, Duma Boko, on track to win the Botswana presidency. The post Opposition wins Botswana’s election, President concedes defeat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
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