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Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) supporters cheer in the streets of Gaborone in November as President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s party suffers a resounding defeat in general elections. (Photo by MONIRUL BHUIYAN/AFP via Getty Images)

The beginning of the end of the liberation party era

Nepotism, graft, shifting ideologies: Southern Africa’s liberation parties have experienced historic setbacks in 2024

Nic Cheeseman

File photo by Delwyn Verasamy/M&G

How to boost voter participation in the 2024 elections

Countries such as Zambia can show parties how to speak to ‘missing’ young and male voters

Nnaemeka Ohamadike
Monique Bennett