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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>Botswana, a beacon of democracy in Africa, stands tall with its Parliament as the bedrock of legislative governance. Since the dawn of independence in 1965, the nation has held regular parliamentary elections, a testament to its unwavering commitment to the principles of a government of the people, by the people. The Parliament, Botswana\u2019s supreme legislative body, is a crucial institution housing constituency representatives responsible for crafting the nation\u2019s laws. Despite riding the crest of the world\u2019s highest growth rate into the 1990s, the nation\u2019s journey towards democracy hasn\u2019t been devoid of challenges.Botswana\u2019s political landscape has been dominated by a duopoly of presidentialism and ruling party predominance. This confluence has stifled debate and has been a roadblock to change. Despite a combined opposition vote reaching 48 per cent at the last national elections, the preponderance and incumbency of the ruling party has kept it in continuous power. This has prompted many to question the efficacy of the nation\u2019s democratic process.The Expulsion of the San \u2013 A Controversial Move<\/b><\/p>\n

The government\u2019s relentless enforcement of the expulsion of the San from the Central Kalahari Game Reserve has stirred controversy. Critics have gone as far as accusing the government of implementing \u2018a philosophy of cultural genocide on the non-Tswana tribes\u2019. This move has sparked a heated debate about the inclusivity of Botswana\u2019s democracy.<\/p>\n

Professor Good suggests constitutional and political reforms to turn the \u2018resource curse\u2019 of diamonds into a catalyst for reform. He emphasizes the need for diversification and reducing dependency on diamonds.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Botswana<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Botswana. Botswana, a beacon of democracy in Africa, stands tall with its Parliament as the bedrock of legislative governance. Since the dawn of independence in 1965, the nation has held regular parliamentary elections, a testament to its unwavering commitment to the principles of a government of the people, by the people. 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