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The shock electoral defeat of Botswana’s president Mokgweetsi Masisi and his Botswana Democratic Party, which has governed the country comfortably since independence in 1966, has been met with disbelief in many quarters. Who is Duma Boko, the country’s new president, who managed to lead his Umbrella for Democratic Change to a massive victory? Political scientist David Sebudubudu shares his insights into Boko’s history and the challenges that he’ll face as
Botswana’s leader.
Mauritius shut down access to social media a few days ago. Though the suspension was lifted in less than 48 hours, it raises questions about the state of freedom in the country ahead of the elections this week. Mauritian media expert Roukaya Kasenally warns that this is just one more worrying sign that democratic rights and liberties are being eroded in Mauritius.
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David Sebudubudu, University of Botswana
Botswana, a diamond-rich country of 2.5 million people, has high levels of poverty and unemployment.
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Roukaya Kasenally, University of Mauritius
There’s been a gradual erosion of democratic rights and liberties in the island of Mauritius.
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Bamidele Olajide, University of Lagos
Nigeria’s representative at COP29 must realise that an unimpressive outing will leave citizens more at the mercy of climate change impacts.
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Sathiya Susuman Appunni, University of the Western Cape; Tronic Sithole, University of the Western Cape
There’s a clear need for policies that improve healthcare access, reproductive health education, and support systems for young women.
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From our international editions
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Stefan Wolff, University of Birmingham
Trump may seek to strengthen his position in preparation for a deal with Putin and a pragmatic approach to Xi.
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Hind Elhinnawy, Nottingham Trent University
Ahou Daryaei has not been seen in public since she was bundled into a car by men in plain clothes and driven away.
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Muhammad Muddasar, University of Limerick
Imagine going on a run and using your body heat to power your fitness tracker.
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Marissa Nivison, University of Calgary; Sheri Madigan, University of Calgary
It is normal for an older child to behave in ways parents will find challenging when a sibling arrives, and for parents to feel upset they cannot spend as much time with their older children.
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