Botswana, a beacon of stability in Africa, faces a pivotal moment as voters head to the polls on October 30, 2024. The country’s 1.03 million registered voters will choose new legislators and local councilors. This election could reshape Botswana’s political landscape after nearly six decades of rule by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP). President Mokgweetsi […]
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