Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Botswana's election decides if a party that's been in power for 58 years gets another term

GABORONE, Botswana (AP) — Polls opened in an election in Botswana on Wednesday and a country was set to decide if one of Africa's longest-ruling parties stays in power for another five-year term. The ...
Yahoo

Botswana’s Leader Announces Deputy Pick After Shock Election Win

(Bloomberg) -- Botswana’s new president, Duma Boko, assumed office after his alliance’s shock victory in last week’s elections and announced economist Ndaba Gaolathe as his pick for deputy. Boko, 54, ...
Yahoo

Botswana holds an election where the diamond trade has become a central issue

GABORONE, Botswana (AP) — Botswana held a national election on Wednesday to decide if one of Africa's longest-ruling parties stays in power for another five-year term. The Botswana Democratic Party ...
UPI

Botswana Democratic Party loses parliamentary election; President Masisi concedes

Nov. 1 (UPI) --The Botswana Democratic Party Friday lost its majority in parliament and the presidency in national elections after 58 years in power. Umbrella for Democratic Change won majority ...