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Botswana faces electoral integrity concerns

Friday, February 23, 2024 | 1690 Views |

Declining: Botswana has seen a gradual erosion of its democratic credentials since Mogae’s tenure-report PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The year 2024 is being touted as the one for voter turnout in national elections globally, with over half of the world’s population residing in countries conducting the polls.

Botswana is set to be amongst the 70 countries holding elections this year.

However, it will not be counted amongst the 43 nations considered to conduct fully free and fair elections, according to The Economist Intelligence Unit's report published on February 15, 2024, classifying Botswana as a flawed democracy.

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Botswana faces electoral integrity concerns

The year 2024 is being touted as the one for voter turnout in national elections globally, with over half of the world’s population residing in countries conducting the polls.