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Botswana Democratic Party

After the Bell: Elections in Africa can teach the rest of the world about democracy

Africa

After the Bell: Elections in Africa can teach the rest of the world about democracy

By Ray Mahlaka

Southern Africa’s elections – is there a ‘wave’ of change?

Africa

Southern Africa’s elections – is there a ‘wave’ of change?

By Stephen Grootes

Masisi’s shock defeat in Botswana heralds big changes, difficult turnaround

Africa

Masisi’s shock defeat in Botswana heralds big changes, difficult turnaround

By Anthony Carroll

Diamond market dip spurs seismic political shift in Botswana as voters punish ‘aloof’ long-time leaders

Africa

Diamond market dip spurs seismic political shift in Botswana as voters punish ‘aloof’ long-time leaders

By Bloomberg

Ian Khama makes risky return from exile to fight his bitter foe in Botswana elections

Africa

Ian Khama makes risky return from exile to fight his bitter foe in Botswana elections

By Peter Fabricius

Ramaphosa juggles Ian Khama hot-potato issue at summit meeting

Africa

Ramaphosa juggles Ian Khama hot-potato issue at summit meeting

By Carien du Plessis

Ian Khama fails to show up in Botswana court to face firearm charges

Africa

Ian Khama fails to show up in Botswana court to face firearm charges

By Carien du Plessis

Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe begins fightback against ‘mother of all lies’

Africa

Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe begins fightback against ‘mother of all lies’

By Carien du Plessis

Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe attempts a Botswana explanation

Africa

Bridgette Motsepe-Radebe attempts a Botswana explanation

By Carien du Plessis

Botswana poll: Ruling BDP faces first serious challenge in 53 years

Africa

Botswana poll: Ruling BDP faces first serious challenge in 53 years

By Victor Baatweng in Maun

Botswana: Turmoil in Africa’s ‘model democracy’

Africa

Botswana: Turmoil in Africa’s ‘model democracy’

By Joel Konopo for amaBhungane

By Unknown Author