Question

    Botswana’s recent presidential election saw Duma Boko of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) party declared as the sixth president. How many seats did UDC secure in the National Assembly to achieve this majority?

    A 50 seats Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 34 seats Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 28 seats Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 40 seats Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 25 seats Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) secured 34 seats in Botswana’s National Assembly, surpassing the majority requirement, allowing Duma Boko to be declared as the sixth president of Botswana, marking a shift from the previously ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP).

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