Ian Khama: Kingmaker? Settling political score?

Botswana’s former president Ian Khama

What you need to know:

  • Former Botswana leader has joined a new political party that has teamed up with opposition to wrestle power from incumbent.
  • And for the first time in 53 years, the ruling BDP trudges into an election uncertain of an outright win, thanks to the Khama factor.
  • The BDP has won every election in Botswana since independence in 1966.