Boko cabinet
Boko cabinet | |
|---|---|
 16th Cabinet of Botswana | |
| 1 November 2024 – present | |
 | |
| People and organisations | |
| Head of government | Duma Boko |
| No. of ministers | TBD |
| Total no. of members | TBD |
| Member parties | |
| Status in legislature | Majority government 43 / 69 (62%) |
| Opposition party | |
| Opposition leader | Dumelang Saleshando |
| History | |
| Election | 2024 election |
| Legislature term | 13th Parliament |
| Predecessor | Masisi II |
The Boko cabinet is the current cabinet of Botswana, established on 1 November 2024. This cabinet is the 16th in Botswana's history and was formed following the 2024 general election. It marks the first time since independence in 1966 that the cabinet is not led by the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), ending the party's 58-year rule over Botswana.[1][2]
Background
[edit]Following the 2024 election, a three-party alliance led by the Umbrella for Democratic Change secured a majority of 36 seats in the National Assembly of Botswana. The election saw significant losses for the BDP, which became the smallest party in the National Assembly. Former President Mokgweetsi Masisi conceded defeat on the morning of 1 November 2024 and later that day, President Boko was sworn in by Chief Justice Terence Rannowane.[3]
Ministers
[edit]The ministers of the cabinet will be announced shortly after the opening of the 13th Parliament of Botswana.
| Portfolio | Minister | Took office | Left office | Party | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Office of the President | |||||||||
| President | 1 November 2024 | Incumbent | BNF | ||||||
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Botswana election: Duma Boko - the politician who did the unthinkable". www.bbc.com. Retrieved 2024-11-02.
- ^ "Botswana opposition wins election; BDP ousted from power after 58 years". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-11-03.
- ^ "Duma Boko sworn in as Botswana's new president". www.aa.com.tr. Retrieved 2024-11-03.