Botswana Democratic Party loses parliamentary election; President Masisi concedes

Tiberiu Sabo

Nov. 1 (UPI) -- The Botswana Democratic Party Friday lost its majority in parliament and the presidency in national elections after 58 years in power. Umbrella for Democratic Change won majority control of parliament with 31 Parliament seats according to the latest vote count Friday. Advertisement President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded to UDC leader, Duma Boko, because parliament elects the president. Masisi said at a Friday news conference he will make sure presidential power will smoothly

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