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He led the creation of the Umbrella for Democratic Change, an alliance of the main opposition parties in Botswana. He ran as the alliance's president in Botswana's general elections in 2014 [3] and 2019. [4] At the 2024 election, he led his party to victory and was sworn in as President of Botswana on 1 November 2024. [5]
The Boko cabinet is the sixteenth and current cabinet of Botswana.It was formed on 1 November 2024 following the general election held on 30 October 2024, which resulted in the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) losing power after 58 years of uninterrupted rule since independence in 1966.
BDP leader and President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat to the UDC and Duma Boko on 1 November 2024. [58] [59] Boko praised the election result as an example of democracy in action, adding that "What has happened today takes our democracy to a higher level". [60] Boko was inaugurated as president on 1 November. [61]
Duma Boko is elected the country's first president not from the ruling party, in power for 58 years. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290 ...
Cabinet of Botswana. 1 language. ... Office of the President; President: Duma Boko. 1 November 2024: Incumbent ...
Ndaba Nkosinathi Gaolathe (born 5 September 1971) [1] [2] is a Motswana economist and politician, currently serving as Vice-President of Botswana and Minister of Finance since 7 November 2024, under President Duma Boko.
The President has the following requirements: (a) is a citizen of Botswana by birth or descent; (b) has attained the age of 30 years; and (c) is qualified to be elected as a Member of the National Assembly. The President's term is limited up to 10 years, or however long the President holds office in the National Assembly. [1]
The Botswana National Front (BNF) is a social democratic political party in Botswana. It was the main opposition party in Botswana from the 1969 elections until the 2024 elections. It is the largest component of the governing Umbrella for Democratic Change coalition; party leader Duma Boko has been president of Botswana since 2024.