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Women in Botswana make up 54% of voters, but less than 10% of parliament: political parties can change that

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par David Mandiyanike, Senior lecturer (University of Botswana) and Research Associate - North West University. South Africa, University of Botswana

There’s a question that has consistently gripped Botswana’s politics: bomme ba kae? (where are the women?). It became even more urgent with the country’s 2024 general elections.

Only 28 women stood for parliament out of 258 contestants, representing 10.85%. Only three women won their seats. This represents…

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