Just In: Botswana president accepts election defeat, congratulates winner

Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi

By Tony Folarin

Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi says on s on Friday that he will “step aside” after his party suffered a devastating defeat in the general elections, according to preliminary tallies.

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

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