After 58 years in power, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) has faced a significant electoral defeat, marking the end of its nearly six-decade rule that began shortly after independence from the United Kingdom.
In a surprising turn, the BDP trailed in fourth place in parliamentary elections, a clear signal of voter discontent and a resounding victory for the main opposition party, the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC).
Partial results show the UDC with a strong lead, positioning its candidate, Duma Boko, as the likely next president of Botswana—a southern African nation recognized as one of the world’s largest producers of mined diamonds.
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