Duma Boko
Botswana politician
Duma Gideon Boko (born 31 December 1969) is a Botswana politician and lawyer. He has been the 6th and current President of Botswana since 2024. He has been the leader of the Umbrella for Democratic Change since 2012. He was the Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly from 2014 to 2019.
Duma Boko | |
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| 6th President of Botswana | |
| Assumed office 1 November 2024 | |
| Vice President | Ndaba Gaolatlhe (presumptive) |
| Preceded by | Mokgweetsi Masisi |
| President of the UDC | |
| Assumed office November 2012 | |
| Leader of the Opposition | |
| In office 25 October 2014 – 28 August 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Dumelang Saleshando |
| Succeeded by | Dumelang Saleshando |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 December 1969 Mahalapye, Botswana |
| Political party | Umbrella for Democratic Change |
| Spouse(s) | Kaone Boko |
| Residence | Gaborone |
| Alma mater | University of Botswana (LLB) Harvard Law School (LLM) |
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Boko ran as the alliance's president in Botswana's general elections in 2014 and 2019.[1]
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