In a historic turn of events, an opposition coalition led by Duma Boko has won Botswana’s parliamentary elections, marking the first change in power since the nation gained independence nearly sixty years ago. The Umbrella for Democratic Change, headed by Boko, secured an outright majority in the 61-seat legislature, positioning him to succeed President Mokgweetsi Masisi. Concerns about the country’s financial state have arisen, with social media highlighting unease over depleted funds and lack of transparency in government spending.
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Children killed in ‘appalling’ hospital attack in West Kordofan, says WHO
SummaryOver 40 people, including children and health workers, were killed in an attack on Al-Mujlad Hospital in Sudan, prompting WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus to condemn the violence against health facilities. Amid the ongoing civil war, the UN has deemed the humanitarian crisis in Sudan the worst in the world, with severe impacts on children, including malnutrition and exploitation. Need More Context? 🔎
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