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Botswana’s 2024 elections were marked by heightened political contestation against a backdrop of socio-economic challenges including rising unemployment and climate-related pressures.

Commonwealth says Botswana’s 2024 elections were broadly credible

The Commonwealth Expert Team however flagged flags gaps in the country’s electoral system, with a central concern being the state of voter education and registration

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Botswana’s election highlights concerns over governance, corruption and its diamond economy

How finite resources are being managed is of major concern for the country’s civic sector and its citizens

About-turn: Botswana’s former president, Ian Khama, who left the ruling party founded by his father, is backing the opposition in the runup to the elections on Wednesday, October 23. (Monirul Bhuiyan/AFP)

Khama’s hand still rocks Botswana

Shift in alliances, a new party and an unhappy ex-president may affect the outcome of next week’s election

Former Botswana president Ian Khama. (Paul Botes/M&G)

Botswana ex-president backs opposition ahead of poll

Ian Khama threw his weight behind the opposition in order to oust his handpicked successor

Migrants keep a keen eye on Botswana polls

Botswana has been a haven for immigrants, but now many fear a change in policy.

Botswana: Opposition gets a whiff of power

A united opposition coupled with a divided ruling party could yield a shake-up at the polls.

Ian Khama: An officer, a gentleman, a dictator?

Ian Khama is credited with helping Botswana to prosper, but critics warn of his authoritarian bent.

‘We’ll vote with our stomachs’

The build-up to the Botswana election has been a peaceful one in a country that has won international recognition for upholding democratic values.