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Botswana’s 2024 elections were marked by heightened political contestation against a backdrop of socio-economic challenges including rising unemployment and climate-related pressures.

Commonwealth says Botswana’s 2024 elections were broadly credible

The Commonwealth Expert Team however flagged flags gaps in the country’s electoral system, with a central concern being the state of voter education and registration

  • Eyaaz
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34 new political parties have been registered since the 2024 national and provincial elections. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Sharp rise in new political parties ahead of 2026 elections

The electoral commission said 34 new political parties have joined the register since last year’s national elections, with more expected before next year’s local government vote

  • Eyaaz
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At least 99 voters have deregistered from the Independent Electoral Commission’s (IEC) voter’s roll in the Free State over the past year. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Beware fake information during elections, experts warn

An analysis of fake news on social media platforms during the 2024 elections identified the concerning narrative that undermined the integrity of the Electoral Commission of South Africa

  • Eyaaz
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