Monday, January 20, 2025

Unemployment & corruption were deciding factors in 2024 election: Mo Ibrahim

Youth unemployment and perceptions of corruption and government unaccountability have emerged as key factors influencing the outcome of Botswana’s 2024 general election, according to the Mo Ibrahim Foundation. The election marked a historic breakaway from decades of dominance by the ruling party, signaling a major shift in the country’s political landscape.

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