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1. Who was declared Botswana's 6th president after winning the presidential election?
Duma Boko, leader of the Umbrella for Democratic Change, made history by becoming Botswana's 6th president, marking a significant shift in the country's politics. As the presidential candidate of the Umbrella for Democratic Change, Boko's victory ended nearly six decades of rule by the Botswana Democratic Party. His leadership experience includes heading the Botswana National Front since 2010 and serving as the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly from 2014 to 2019. Boko's inauguration on November 1, 2024, signalled a new era for Botswana.