Boko

Boko

Botswana BotswanapoliticianMale7.5Global Dominance: 0.00%

Boko is the current President of Botswana, having assumed office after the United Democratic Change (UDC) won the elections, marking a significant shift in the country's political landscape after 58 years of Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) rule.

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Boko is involved in initiatives aimed at improving inclusive education and healthcare for vulnerable children in Botswana.

Merk filling critical gaps – First Lady :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2026-06-22
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President Boko dismissed suggestions that the arrangement was unusual, labelling it a non-issue.

Lesotho PM aboard OK1 raises eyebrows :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2026-06-22
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Dumelang Saleshando
Dumelang Saleshando

Boko emphasized that soldiers should protect lives and not use their training against civilians.

Soldiers must never use military training at home – Boko :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2026-05-27
8.0

Boko is the President who initiated a program for local coaches to study elite football at Manchester United.

Six local coaches to study elite football at Manchester United-Boko :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2026-02-25
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Jim Ratcliffe
Jim Ratcliffe

President Boko argues that a Constitutional Court is a must to protect rights, provide clear recourse, and protect vulnerable groups.

Medicine before ConCourt :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2026-01-27
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Winston S Churchill
Winston S Churchill

Boko addressed the importance of understanding the differences between the Constitutional Court and constitutional review.

Customary law not recognised in Constitution – Boko :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2026-01-21
5.0

Boko advocates for the direct election of the President in Botswana.

Boko pushes direct presidential vote :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2026-01-21
7.0

Boko dismissed the allegations regarding the establishment of the Constitutional Court and its relation to the death penalty and same-sex marriage.

‘ConCourt will not scrap death penalty, legalise same-sex marriage’ :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2026-01-16
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The author appeals to President Boko for intervention against harassment and denial of justice.

A letter to President Boko: Ongoing harassment, targeting, and denial of justice :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2026-01-12
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Kevin Tiro
Kevin Tiro

Boko said the push for full control of De Beers was going forward.

Boko rebuffs IMF on De Beers’ pursuit :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-12-17
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President Boko emphasised starting interventions at the family level to combat GBV.

Intervene early, don't rely on death penalty—Boko :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-12-17
8.0

President Boko spoke as though he was doing the media a favour, almost like a stern father warning wayward children.

Journalists don’t need threats disguised as protection :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-12-01
3.0

Boko urged every citizen to be cognisant of their role in ensuring safety in their homes and communities.

Boko urges citizenry to take charge in fight against crime :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-11-19
8.0

Boko has been criticized for failing to promote gender equality in his leadership.

Women lose ground in Boko’s power reshuffle :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-11-18
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Mokgweetsi Masisi
Mokgweetsi Masisi

President Boko is walking down older trails to uncover new deals.

newsBoko hunts for new deals in old ties10 :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-11-17
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Mbongeni Mguni
Mbongeni Mguni

Boko revealed that the government is weighing a proposal to reserve some major transport and infrastructure projects for international contractors.

Boko could ‘snub’ local contractors in mega projects :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-11-17
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Boko is portrayed as a head of government who uses national addresses to attack the media and political opponents.

Boko should stop the fighting and start the delivering :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-11-12
3.0

Boko decries the enduring issue of gender-based violence in Botswana.

Boko decries enduring GBV :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-11-12
8.0

Boko announced the import of Girolando cattle from Brazil during the State of the Nation Address.

Gov't to import 1,000 Girolando cattle from Brazil :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-11-12
8.0

Boko delivered the State of the Nation Address discussing the government's commitment to utilizing TVET students for facility maintenance.

Broke gov’t turns to TVET students for facility upkeep :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-11-12
7.0

Boko is involved in addressing the drug shortage and restructuring the health system in Botswana.

Drug shortage to ease soon—Boko :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-11-11
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Boko stated that they are challenged as communities and a nation because drugs have invaded the country.

Don't marry 'in community of property'—Boko :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-10-21
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Boko made the announcement on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly last month regarding a citizenship initiative.

LoO questions Boko’s citizenship 'for sale' initiative :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-10-14
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Saleshando
Saleshando

Boko declared a state of emergency immediately after Parliament's winter session, which Saleshando criticized.

Saleshando calls Boko to account for health emergency :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-10-14
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Saleshando
Saleshando

The Boko-led administration has been creating lucrative positions for its cadres.

Molapise’s appointment sparks political furore :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-10-13
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Boko declared September 29 a public holiday to honor the athletes who brought home medals.

Boko defends September 29 holiday :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-10-03
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Letsile Tebogo
Letsile Tebogo

Boko shared this, during his first independence message as the President.

Boko preaches healing during Independence Day :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-09-30
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Tebogo Letsile
Tebogo Letsile
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Shishi
Shishi

President Boko praised Keorapetse’s composed leadership in the often-heated environment of the National Assembly.

Keorapetse shocks me – Boko :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-09-15
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Keorapetse
Keorapetse