The Oldest Continuous Democracy in Africa is Reported to be on a Negative Governance Trajectory by Dylan Gleeman posted on March 28, 2019 by Dylan GleemanBoston University Tagged With: African policitcs, Botswana, Botswana democratic party, democratic backsliding, Ian KhamaBotswana gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1966 and, since its liberation, has had free and fair elections. It has also averaged an 8.7% annual economic growth rate until 2008 …Continue Reading about The Oldest Continuous Democracy in Africa is Reported to be on a Negative Governance Trajectory by Dylan Gleeman →