Botswana to hold elections October 30 as President Masisi seeks 2nd term

FILE - Botswanan President Mokgweetsi Masisi addresses attendees of the Global Citizen Now conference, May 2, 2024, in New York.

Botswana, Africa's longest democracy, will hold its general election on October 30, President Mokgweetsi Masisi announced Tuesday. Masisi will seek a second and final term after his ruling party endorsed his candidacy over the weekend.