Duma Boko to be inaugurated as Botswana's President on Friday

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Duma Boko, the newly elected President of Botswana, is set to be inaugurated this Friday at the country’s National Stadium. Officially sworn in as the 6th President last week, Boko stated the urgency of assuming office during his initial speech, saying that any delay would leave Botswana without a leader.

Duma Boko elected Botswana’s new President

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Duma Boko (54) is Botswana's President-Elect. Boko is a seasoned lawyer and jurist with a vast history in Botswana’s political landscape. 

He previously served as Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly from 2014 to 2019.

#NAMIBIAVOTES2024 | UPM manifesto launch highlights party division

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At the United People's Movement's (UPM) manifesto launch by Jan van Wyk, it became clear that the party was divided into two, with each faction claiming to be in charge.

Despite a court order to reinstate expelled members of one of the factions, Van Wyk went ahead and launched the party manifesto.

Former FLON attends Global Council meeting in Brazil

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Former First Lady Monica Geingos has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the Global Council on Inequality, AIDS, and Pandemics meeting, held alongside the G20 Health Ministerial and other high-level discussions.