Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years loses power (apnews.com)

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Masisi conceded defeat even before final results were announced, with his Botswana Democratic Party trailing in fourth place in the parliamentary elections in what appeared to be a humbling rejection by voters and a landslide victory for the main opposition party.

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[-] SquiffSquiff@lemmy.world 20 points 8 months ago

Top marks to masisi for not disputing the result

[-] StannisDMannis@lemmy.today 5 points 8 months ago

Rarely are politicians so chill.

[-] twinnie@feddit.uk 11 points 8 months ago

“I look forward to attending the coming inauguration and cheering on my successor. He will enjoy my support.”

Some people could learn from him.

[-] Furball@sh.itjust.works 6 points 8 months ago

Botswana has always been hailed as one of the best democracies in Africa and now they’ve proved it with a peaceful transition of power, congratulations to Botswana

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