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Botswana: Botswana Democracy On Course or Derailing?
AfricaPlus, 3 November 2014
In her October 20 AfricaPlus essay - "Democracy Derailed? Botswana's Fading Halo" - Amy Poteete provides a critical assessment of democratic institutions and practices in this… Read more »
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Botswana: President Ian Khama's Inaugration Speech
Government of Botswana, 28 October 2014
1. I have the honour and privilege of taking this solemn Presidential Oath of Office. In doing so, I am once more humbled by the trust and confidence and great responsibility that… Read more »
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Botswana: Strategic Voting Springs Surprises
Botswana Daily News, 28 October 2014
As the dust settles following probably the most hotly contested election since Botswana's 1966 Independence, political parties are undoubtedly grappling with how to handle what… Read more »
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Botswana: Elections Expose Nation's 'Fading' Democracy
AfricaPlus, 20 October 2014
Botswana earned a reputation for political stability, electoral democracy, and economic growth in the 1970s and 1980s, when much of the African continent appeared to be mired in… Read more »
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Botswana: UDC Main Opposition
Botswana Daily News, 26 October 2014
The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) is the main opposition party in Parliament. Read more »
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Botswana: Speaker, Deputy Speaker Positions Vacant
Government of Botswana, 31 October 2014
All the 57 elected Members of Parliament and four specially elected MPs took their oath of office yesterday (October 30). Read more »
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Botswana: Khama Appoints Cabinet
Botswana Daily News, 30 October 2014
The President, Lt Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama, has appointed members of cabinet as follows: Read more »
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Botswana: Khama Sworn in As President
Botswana Daily News, 28 October 2014
Those who have been elected to serve in the National Assembly should be of service to their constituents, President Lt Gen. Seretse Khama Ian Khama has said. Read more »
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Botswana: Incumbent President Khama Wins Polls
AEP, 27 October 2014
Chief Justice Maruping Dibotelo, on Sunday, declared Botswana's sitting President, Ian Khama, the winner of Wednesday's competitive elections. He will be sworn on Tuesday 28th,… Read more »
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Botswana: President Commends IEC
Botswana Daily News, 28 October 2014
President Lt. General Seretse Khama Ian Khama has commended the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and all who ensured that this year's poll were conducted in a free and fair… Read more »
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Botswana: U.S. Commends Batswana on Free, Fair Polls
State Department, 27 October 2014
U.S. Department of State, Office of the Spokesperson, Statement By Secretary Kerry on Parliamentary Elections in Botswana: Read more »
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Botswana: China Pledges Continued Friendship
Focac, 30 October 2014
Chinese Ambassador to Botswana Zheng Zhuqiang on Tuesday said China and Botswana will keep on good friendship following Botswana's recent general elections. Read more »