Botswana’s election shock: Why voters kicked the ruling party out …
1 day ago · Duma Boko (54), of the Umbrella for Democratic Change coalition, has replaced Mokgweetsi Masisi as the southern African country’s president. The Botswana Democratic Party’s share of support dropped to 31% in the October 2024 elections, giving it only four out of 61 constituencies. The Umbrella for Democratic Change claimed 36
UDC Unveils “Inclusive Growth, Quality Lives” Election Manifesto
Aug 15, 2024 · The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) has unveiled its manifesto for the 2024 Botswana elections, emphasing on “inclusive growth and quality lives”.
Initial counting suggests Botswana may just get a new ruling party ...
Oct 31, 2024 · Duma Boko, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) candidate in Botswana's election on Thursday, urged his supporters to "maintain vigilance and discipline" as early counting suggested a shock upset is possible.
Historic power shift in Botswana means change is coming, new …
Nov 3, 2024 · Mr. Boko, whose Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) coalition of parties won a landslide victory in last week’s election, said he favored an even-handed, neutral foreign policy, noting it has...
Botswana ruling party rejected after 58 years in power - BBC
Nov 1, 2024 · The Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) - in power since independence in 1966 - has won only four parliamentary seats as of Friday afternoon. It will be replaced by the Umbrella for Democratic...
Umbrella for Democratic Change launches party presidency
Oct 27, 2024 · The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) officially launched its presidential campaign on Saturday, unveiling Advocate Duma Boko as its presidential candidate and Mr Ndaba Gaolathe as his deputy.
Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled ... - Associated Press News
Nov 1, 2024 · The party of Botswana’s opposition candidate Duma Boko has been declared the election winner over incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi in a seismic change that ended the ruling party’s 58 years in power since independence from Britain.
Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) Manifesto Highlights
Oct 25, 2024 · Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) Manifesto Highlights. The UDC manifesto focuses on education, housing, and healthcare reforms. The party promises to build 100,000 affordable homes over five years and offers comprehensive health insurance for all citizens.
Botswana voters kick out ruling party of nearly six decades
Nov 1, 2024 · The 54-year-old, of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) coalition, will replace President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who on Friday conceded defeat after his Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) lost by a...
UDC courts BPF members for 2024 polls - Mmegi Online
FRANCISTOWN: The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) is expecting a decent number of Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF) members to contest the 2024 General Election under its banner. This follows...