As Botswana heads to the polls, the ruling Botswana Democratic Party is facing significant challenges, notably a stagnant economy and the impacts of climate change.
The BDP, in power for nearly six decades, has pledged to diversify an economy long reliant on diamond exports amid a global downturn and rising living costs.
President Mokgweetsi Masisi seeks re-election as Botswana's head, amidst a backdrop of high unemployment and political tensions marked by the rivalry with former President Ian Khama.
Former President Ian Khama, returning to campaign against Masisi’s government, has accused the current administration of authoritarianism and politically motivated legal actions against him.
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