Thousands turn out for inauguration of Botswana's new president, who calls for unity
Thousands of people from around Botswana have attended the inauguration of their country’s new president, Duma Boko GABORONE, Botswana. -- Thousands of people from around Botswana attended the inauguration Friday of their country's new president ...
Botswana's new president Duma Boko ends former ruling party's 58 years in power
In Botswana thousands of people attended the inauguration of their country's new president, Duma Boko. His 'Umbrella For Democratic Change' party won 36 parliamentary seats and denied former president Mokgweetsi Masisi a second term. Addressing the nation ...
Botswana’s new president: who is Duma Boko and what does he stand for?
Duma Boko is the leader of the Botswana National Front and president of an opposition coalition, the Umbrella for Democratic Change. He played a crucial role in the process of forming the coalition in 2012 by three political parties: the Botswana National Front,
Botswana inaugurates President-elect Duma Boko
Botswana inaugurates President-elect Duma Boko following a historic election::“I Duma Gideon Boko, do swear that I will faithfully and diligently discharge my duties and perform my functions in the high office of president of the Republic of Botswana.
Botswana's new president hails 'new dawn' as sworn in
Botswana swore in new president Duma Boko Friday, cementing a whirlwind change of government after his landslide election victory last week kicked out the party in power for nearly 60 years. Boko, 54, took the oath in front of several thousand people in ...
Botswana's new president takes oath
In tonight's edition, Botswana's new president Duma Boko is sworn in after his landslide election victory kicked out the party in power for nearly 60 years. Also, tensions are still running high in Mozambique after the October 9 election.
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As Botswana gets new president in nearly 60 years, citizens expect social justice
Gaborone last Friday played host to the inauguration of President Duma Boko, Botswana’s newly-minted leader. Citizens began ...
Botswana’s Leader Announces Deputy Pick After Shock Election Win
Botswana’s new president, Duma Boko, assumed office after his alliance’s shock victory in last week’s elections and announced ...
Botswana’s ruling party loses election, ending 58-year rule
Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat on Friday after preliminary results showed his party had lost its ...
Botswana's Smooth Regime Change An Example, Says New President
Botswana's new president took office Monday, praising his predecessor for allowing a smooth regime change without ...
Botswana's new president aims to clinch De Beers diamond sales pact soon
Botswana's new president, Duma Boko, said on Friday he wanted to conclude talks for a new sales pact with global diamonds ...
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Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years loses power
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi concedes defeat in the ...
Botswana Leader Concedes Defeat After Party Drubbed In Election
Botswana's president conceded defeat on Friday after his ruling party, which had ruled the diamond-rich African country for ...
Botswana to legalise undocumented Zimbabweans - president
Botswana’s new president has told the BBC that he wants undocumented Zimbabweans to be legalised by granting them temporary ...
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Botswana holds an election where the diamond trade has become a central issue
Polls have opened in an election in Botswana and voters are deciding if one of Africa’s longest-ruling parties stays on for ...