Split votes maintain Botswana ruling party's power

The split opposition vote gave the ruling party its narrowest election win ever, which may fuel rising authoritarianism

You must be signed in to read this analysis

Sign in Sign up to our newsletter

In this article

  • Good Khama
  • Election contenders
  • UDC
  • Trade unions
  • Personal politics
  • Media
  • Narrow victory
  • Opposition majority
  • Marginal constituencies
  • Uncooperative BCP
  • Outlook

What is this?

This article is from the Oxford Analytica Daily Brief, which analyses geopolitical, economic, social, business and industrial developments on a global and regional basis, providing clients with timely, authoritative analysis every business day of the year. Find out more about the Oxford Analytica Daily Brief, or request a trial.