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Botswana Leader Concedes Defeat After Party Drubbed In Election

Botswana's ruling party had ruled the country since independence from Britain in 1966 (Credit: AFP)

Botswana's president conceded defeat on Friday after his ruling party, which had ruled the diamond-rich African country for nearly six decades, suffered a resounding defeat in general elections.

"I wish to congratulate the opposition on their victory and concede the election," President Mokgweetsi Masisi told reporters at a press conference.

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