Botswana’s ruling party loses election, ending 58-year rule

Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat on Friday after preliminary results showed his party had lost its parliamentary majority by a landslide in this week’s election, ending nearly six decades in power.

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Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years loses power

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Botswana’s ruling party loses election, ending 58-year rule

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Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years loses power

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Seismic change in Botswana as party that ruled for 58 years since independence loses power

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Botswana leader concedes defeat after party drubbed in election

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Al JazeeraLean Left· 698d ago

Botswana leader concedes election, ending his party’s 58-year rule

Al JazeeraLean Left· 698d ago

Botswana’s ruling party loses power after 58 years, early results show

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Botswana: President Masisi concedes defeat – DW

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Botswana president concedes defeat in election after party’s six-decade rule

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