In Botswana women represent 54% of eligible voters, but about 10% of candidates. Political parties could change that.
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Things had been going largely well for Botswana since 1966. But the wheels started coming off when Ian Khama became president in 2008.
Botswana, a diamond-rich country of 2.5 million people, has high levels of poverty and unemployment.
The Khamas have dominated Botswana’s politics since the 1870s, but they are now a discredited, spent force.
Serious challenges lie ahead for Botswana’s governing party as it celebrates retaining power.
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Honorary Research Fellow, La Trobe University
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Professor, University of Botswana
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Professor of History and Political Economy, University of Botswana
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Senior lecturer (University of Botswana) and Research Associate - North West University. South Africa, University of Botswana