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Prominent Figure · Public figure

Dumelang Saleshando

Motswana politician (born 1971)

Dumelang Saleshando is a Motswana politician and economist who has served as the Leader of the Botswana Congress Party since 2010. Saleshando has been the Leader of the Opposition since November 2024. He also serves as MP for Maun North since 2024. Saleshando has served as Leader of the Opposition on three occasions, from 2012–2014, 2019–2022 and since 2024.

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Diamonds, Deficits, and Democracy: Inside Duma Boko’s Battle for Botswana’s Future

On November 1, 2024, a brief audio clip circulated across the African continent, signaling the end of an era. "From tomorrow... I will start the process of handover," sai…

19 Oct 2026

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