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Instability, disgruntled BNF members threaten 60th anniversary

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As the Botswana National Front (BNF) marks its 60th anniversary, the celebratory mood is being overshadowed by internal tensions and rising discontent among party members.

Once the heartbeat of the country’s left-leaning political movement, the BNF now finds itself caught between the responsibilities of governance and the demands of its grassroots supporters.

While the party has risen to power through its coalition under the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), unity within the BNF has grown increasingly fragile, prompting many to ask: Can the BNF survive its internal battles?

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