Gaborone, Botswana, Oct 28, 2024 (AFP) - Botswana vote shaken up by angry ex-president, disillusion

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Botswana holds a presidential election this week energised by a campaign by one previous head-of-state to unseat his handpicked successor whose first term has seen rising discontent amid a downturn in the diamond-dependent economy. The charismatic Ian Khama dramatically returned from self-exile six weeks ago determined to undo what he has called a "mistake" in handing over in 2018 to President Mokgweetsi Masisi, who seeks re-election on Wednesday......

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SWAKOPMUND, 26 October 2024 - United Democratic Front (UDF) President Hendrik Gaobaeb addressing the party’s Erongo Regional Star Rally held at Swakopmund’s DRC’s sports field on Saturday. He is accompanied by some of the party’s regional and local leadership. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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SWAKOPMUND, 26 October 2024 - Some of the UDF supporters and sympathisers attending the party’s star rally at Swakopmund on Saturday which was addressed by the party President Hendrik Gaobaeb. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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SWAKOPMUND, 26 October 2024 - United Democratic Front (UDF) President Hendrik Gaobaeb speaking at the part’s star rally at Swakopmund on Saturday. Beside him is Swakopmund Deputy Mayor David Am-!Gabeb. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa speaks at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa (L) together with the party's presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndwaitwah at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa welcomes about 50 new members to the party at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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OTJIWARONGO, 26 October 2024 - The Swapo Party Secretary-General, Sophia Shaningwa (L) together with the party's Presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (second left) at a political campaign rally at Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region on Saturday afternoon. (Photo by: Mulisa Simiyasa) NAMPA

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