Botswana Maintains Good Democracy Ranking

President Mokgweetsi Masisi PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
President Mokgweetsi Masisi PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

While the Umbrella for Democratic Change is busy in court with cases and demonstrations bemoaning the deterioration of the electoral process, Botswana continues to shine as an example in Africa and around the world.

Botswana has been ranked 29th out of 167 in the 2019 Democracy Index with a score of 7.81 out of a possible 10. Economist Intelligence Unit released Democracy Index 2019 last week. The score places Botswana just below Israel with 7.86, Estonia with 7.90 and Malta 7.95, and just above Cabo Verde 7.78.

Botswana is second in Africa behind Mauritius, which has a score of 8.22. Mauritius is the only African country with a full democracy regime. They are 17th in the global rankings.

Editor's Comment
Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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