Botswanas President and Presidential candidate for the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) Mokgweetsi Masisi (C) takes a selfie with a supporter following a press conference in Gaborone on November 1, 2024. – Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi said on November 1, 2024 he would “step aside” after his party suffered a resounding defeat in general elections, according to preliminary tallies.
“I wish to congratulate the opposition on their victory and concede the election,” Masisi told reporters at a press conference. (Photo by Monirul Bhuiyan / AFP)