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A young woman poses for a photo in a white t-shirt with some beauty products on a table in front of her in Francistown, Botswana, on January 11, 2024.

Faith Rukuro poses for a photo at her beauty parlor in Francistown, Botswana, on January 11, 2024.

Photo by Shingirai Madondo/Xinhua via Getty Images.

The Hopes and Fears of Young Batswana Ahead of Elections

As Botswana heads to the polls on October 30, young voters are focused on pressing issues: unemployment, inadequate healthcare, gender-based violence and the lack of government support for the creative industries.