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Botswana's ruling party, the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), is seeking to extend its nearly six-decade rule and hand a second term to President Mokgweetsi Masisi. The elections were held on Wednesday, with the ruling party seeking to secure another term in office. The opposition is fractured, with the main opposition alliance being the left-leaning Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC), led by youthful human rights lawyer, Duma Boko. The outcome of the elections will determine the future of Botswana, with the ruling party aiming to secure a second term and the opposition seeking to form a coalition government to address the country's challenges.

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