Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years loses power
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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Top marks to masisi for not disputing the result
Rarely are politicians so chill.
“I look forward to attending the coming inauguration and cheering on my successor. He will enjoy my support.”
Some people could learn from him.
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