1. Duma Gideon Boko was born on 31 December 1969 and is a Motswana politician and lawyer who is currently serving as the sixth President of Botswana since 1 November 2024 and as leader of the Umbrella for Democratic Change since 2012.
15 Facts About Duma Boko
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Duma Boko served as Leader of the Opposition from 2014 to 2019.
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Duma Boko attained the presidency of the BNF in 2010.
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Duma Boko led the creation of the Umbrella for Democratic Change, an alliance of the main opposition parties in Botswana.
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Duma Boko ran as the alliance's president in Botswana's general elections in 2014 and 2019.
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Duma Boko was born in Botswana's Central District, in the village of Mahalapye.
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In 1987, Duma Boko studied law at the University of Botswana.
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Duma Boko was elected to the Student Representative Council.
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Duma Boko returned to teach law at University of Botswana from 1993 to 2003, while running a law firm.
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Duma Boko expressed frustration that academics and judges were not doing enough research to make informed judgements.
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Duma Boko became the leader of the Botswana National Front in 2010.
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Duma Boko inherited a party that was in decline under the leadership of Otsweletse Moupo.
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Duma Boko claimed that during the 2019 general election, there was massive vote rigging and fraud by the BDP to favour President Mokgweetsi Masisi.
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Duma Boko announced engagements with Elon Musk to extend affordable internet access nationwide through Starlink.
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In March 2025, Duma Boko attended the launch of Botswana's first satellite, BOTSAT-1, into space.