Botswana: I Dare Not Fail, Says Botswana’s New President Duma Boko

Botswana’s new president took office on Friday after a fast transfer of power after elections that ended nearly 60 years of rule by the ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).

Duma Boko was sworn in during a private ceremony with the chief justice three days after the elections. The elections resulted in the BDP losing power.

The 54-year-old human rights lawyer later gave a speech and held a press briefing that was shown live on state television. He spoke about his plans, like raising the minimum…