Seismic change in Botswana after ruling party loses power after 58 years • FRANCE 24 English

[@Resilience037]

Thank you Mr Masisi for bowing out with dignity. That is democratic and man enough...

[@megamindtony5222]

The youth did the job.

[@dikeledimogobe5117]

So true! Thank you young voters!

[@linthexplorer814]

Not many youth voted only 34% of youth voted more women voted

[@mbenembene2841]

The shining example of democracy in Botswana. Dear USA, are you watching?

[@MA-go7ee]

The US is literally the oldest democracy in existence.

[@poophoemom]

Watching with admiration from Kansas. I have been in love with Botswana since I was a teenager and first read about your country. Maybe it's where I would like to retire ❤❤❤

[@HisWordStandsForever2020]

Thanks to Ma2000 who made a change in votes, who some are first time voters and they form big part of voting population.They didn’t consider the history of the country like those born in 50s,60s,70s when casting their votes. We open our arms to this change.May God lead and guide the new president !!!! 🇧🇼

[@tselengbotlhole750]

I am so happy we made this happen. Thank you my fellow countrymen 🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼

[@oarabilemokgosi590]

Professor Botlhale has always been pro BDP, I honestly don’t expect any objectivity from him

[@tlamelokgosimalebe3119]

Really is he? 😂mare ko UB,he often tilted to Udc in his teachings

[@josephnkitseng1803]

His analysis have always been way off the mark. No wonder he did not see opposition winning.

[@kutlwanomakepe6990]

how can a whole Professor say its difficult to tell why the ruling party lost.These are the same people who have been ill advising the ruling party.

[@tlamelokgosimalebe3119]

Corrupt

[@arnaldomanuel2581]

Yes

[@gomogabs4504]

shocking indeed

[@mithollybird2077]

Imagine I have Bachelor Science Hons in IT, CCNA, UI&UX SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT, SECONDARY EDUCATION Diploma And Ms in IT but being told that there are no jobs for me... I mean how would I make it in life while am drowning of unemployment? Due to former ruler of democracy in botswana I mean need a change as youth so as to be able to help out in our families

[@OnlyPackage]

Africa is changing...

[@IK_MK]

It's always changing, the question you should be asking is if it's for the best

[@Msoja8]

The ANC in South Africa will be next, and Zanu-PF in Zimbabwe. They're holding development of these countries. African nationalism is the right path to adopt.

[@rethabilemofokeng7846]

Nationalism South Africa is definitely not ready for it. Can't be convinced otherwise, not with so many failed for parastatal. Let's have profitable and functional parastatals. Nationalization won't cure bad and poor governance

[@koalabear9110]

What are you basing your prediction on? Zim isn't changing anytime soon. SA has already had a significant shift in politics. We should give credit to the ANC for gracefully accepting the loss of its palamentray majority.

[@mrtakobana188]

Folks seems either clueless or he is just disappointed

[@MphoMogatusi]

Why did you guys talk to Botlhale...

[@lethpeter4011]

Mme he didn't say anything wrong, he's just a disappointed BDP supporter. O tla ba strong

[@cristhianandresgaravitot.5785]

Good for Botswana,democracy has been beaten on autocracy

[@michaelmo267]

There has never been an autocracy in Botswana

[@rossitherhodie5659]

Africa is changing for the good. Old stagnent parties like BDP, ZANU PF, ANC and and and need to step aside and let the new generation start taking the reigns. Its their future.

[@jesusinablackman2675]

Congratulations my brother Duma Boko! 😅🎉

[@NkeletsangMorapedi]

Democracy at it's level best 🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼

[@ReubenFilipeZavala-q9x]

You've raised a very relevant and poignant point about the long timeline set by "Agenda 2063" for Africa's development goals. The year 2063 indeed feels distant for goals aimed at addressing urgent challenges like poverty, infrastructure gaps, and economic underdevelopment. It's frustrating when Africa, rich in natural resources, continues to struggle with issues that other regions have already addressed or are making significant progress on. The notion that Africa's resources support many developed economies, while its own nations face poverty and underdevelopment, highlights a critical issue: the continent's wealth isn't fully benefiting its people. There's also a broader question about how to mobilize African countries and leaders to act more urgently. Perhaps, as you suggested, a shift in perspective is needed, one that frames these development goals as immediate imperatives rather than long-term aspirations. This could mean advocating for shorter-term milestones, stronger accountability measures, and a reevaluation of how partnerships with other nations are structured to ensure that Africa's resources lead to genuine, sustained improvement for its people.

[@marckristen7370]

They chose the most clueless person to interview

[@robertchitete1795]

we are watching in zambia. 2026 will be the same here

[@maungondebele7504]

That's my boy🎊🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉

[@missneoxoxo4553]

We learnt our power lies at the voting polls in 2019. If you want change, vite differently. He pray our President Advocate Duma Boko has a successful term as he and his team REBUILD our country.

[@kolonyoni3458]

This is a pedestrian analysis.

[@guitaristteacobouy]

Prof said Politicking, i want his F250 now😂

[@OnlyPackage]

It is an army young blood....

[@tebogomokgethi7882]

You got his name wrong "Mokgweetsi Masisi." Time: 1:45

[@bandilemooka4867]

It’s not just economy .

[@oo--7714]

Can somwone here explain why this happened?

[@modisaneunity4534]

Ahh, there is a lot to unpack. I'm from Botswana, the best way to say it is on audio, not typing, it's too long

[@botshelomoatshe3153]

It's a long story sir

[@teemann9219]

Bad decision after bad decision made by the outgoing president undoing year's worth of work putting the country at risk of collapsing..

[@adamdaniel8909]

I'm not Botswanan but I want to hear from a Botswanan what happened...

[@connormcclendon]

@@adamdaniel8909stagnant economy, high unemployment, disgruntled citizenry, gbv issues unaddressed and debts.

[@samsebozadventures9927]

Botlhale has never been objective

[@refilwemakale3375]

Advocate Advocate from Harvard university...respect 😂

[@BettyofOOO]

Hey Donald, that’s how you concede an election. Bloody brilliant, love a peaceful transfer of power.

[@gbmwex_]

Its cause of the Youth. In 2019 elections most of us were to young to vote thats why BDP won.

[@linthexplorer814]

SEOM released their findings this past weekend more women voted than youth. Only 34% of votes came from the youth. We need more youth to vote in the next election.

[@gbmwex_]

@@linthexplorer814 Yeah that is true. As much as the youth made the change but at lot of us didn't vote. But now I think a lot is going to change because most regret their choice.

[@jujun6465]

He has stolen a lot of money

[@adamdaniel8909]

Who...

[@drewbranch7700]

Could you please contextualize your claims.

[@linthexplorer814]

@@drewbranch7700 around 25Million BWP was to fish cows from America to Botswana… the claim being that these cows were for the nation up to today we have no recollection of where those cows are and therefore signs have shown that they have became his personal properties

[@hourbee5535]

Does this mean they will improve ties with Russia?

[@melaninbotswana2474]

We have always had good ties with Russia but most importantly all other free thinking nations of the world

[@kabzaify]

We always had a good relationship with Russia

[@botshelomoatshe3153]

No, it means we will be pro nato. The new president is a havard graduate with our British former president as his backer.

[@modisaramoleko]

​@@botshelomoatshe3153 Self-denigrating stuff you are coming up with. We don't need detractors to beat us down when we can do it to our own selves, right?

[@KealebogaGloria]

What comes around go around. You kicked Khama like a Dusbin 😅, you got it 👍 💯

[@moengele7560]

As much as we voted for Boko that doesn’t mean we hated Masisi ..He saved us from the dictator Khama ..We just needed change …Le tla lapisa ka kgosinyana ya lona ya setlaela …

[@macksabdulla6616]

The UDC has promised to increase wages, pension and student allowances by 100% or more with little to no clear strategy as to how that will be achieved considering the low demand on diamonds. It's highly unlikely he will achieve his promises. It is worth noting that he is friends with a known mining criminal Zunaid Moti. But he won and only time will judge. As Batswana, we hope it will be for the better.

[@Mr.YouTubeUser]

Did you bother to read the manifesto?

[@TshumuKokgalagadi]

Batswana don't know that Anglo American supported Boko and that's the reason they started the propaganda of economic collapse after he demanded more of our diamonds share.

[@tuelotonymmutsi6561]

Heal.

[@pauzamsiska3605]

@TshumuKokgalagadi that makes sense now!

[@Serati_0]

​@@TshumuKokgalagadi damn is that really true?... I didn't know that.

[@masjm7278]

Peaceful Elections GOOD job BOTSWANA.

[@NkeletsangMorapedi]

Democracy at it's level best 🇧🇼🇧🇼🇧🇼