Festus Gontebanye Mogae (born 21 August 1939) is a Botswana politician and economist who served as the third President of Botswana from 1998 to 2008.
Festus Mogae.
| His Excellency Festus Mogae | |
|---|---|
| In office 1 April 1998 – 1 April 2008 | |
| Vice President | Ian Khama |
| Preceded by | Quett Masire |
| Succeeded by | Ian Khama |
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Who was the fourth president of Botswana?
Seretse Khama Ian Khama (born 27 February 1953) is a Botswana politician and former military officer who was the fourth President of the Republic of Botswana from 1 April 2008 to 1 April 2018.
Ian Khama.
| His Excellency Ian Khama | |
|---|---|
| President | Festus Mogae |
| Preceded by | Festus Mogae |
| Succeeded by | Mompati Sebogodi Merafhe |
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How old is Festus Mogae?
Presidents of Botswana (1966–present)
| No. | Name (Birth–Death) | Left office |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Quett Masire (1925–2017) | 31 March 1998 |
| 3 | Festus Mogae (1939–) | 1 April 2008 |
| 4 | Ian Khama (1953–) | 1 April 2018 |
| 5 | Mokgweetsi Masisi (1961–) | Incumbent |
How many presidents has Botswana had?
Vice-presidents of Botswana (1966–present)
| No. | Name (Birth–Death) | Political party |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quett Masire (1925–2017) | BDP |
| 2 | Lenyeletse Seretse (1920–1983) | BDP |
| 3 | Peter Mmusi (1929–1994) | BDP |
Who was the first vice president of Botswana?
Seretse Khama
| His Excellency Sir Seretse Khama GCB KBE | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Botswana |
| Political party | Botswana Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Ruth Williams Khama ( m. 1948) |
| Children | Jacqueline Khama Ian Khama Tshekedi Khama II Anthony Khama |
Who is king of Botswana?
Ruth Williams Khama, Lady Khama (9 December 1923 – 22 May 2002) was the wife of Botswana’s first president Sir Seretse Khama, the Paramount Chief of its Bamangwato tribe.
Was there a White Queen of Botswana?
April 1998
He subsequently stood as an MP for Palapye, where his father had been headman, and was appointed Masire’s vice president in 1992 after the resignation of Peter Mmusi. Mogae succeeded Masire as president in April 1998.
When did Mogae become president?
10 Interesting And Unique Facts About Botswana
- Botswana Is the Best Place to See Meerkats in the Wild.
- Botswana Is Africa’s Oldest Continuous Democracy.
- One of the Seven Natural Wonders of Africa Is Located in Botswana.
- Over 70% of Botswana’s Total Area Is Desert.
- Botswana Has Africa’s Highest Concentration of Elephants.
Did you know facts about Botswana?
President of Botswana
| President of the Republic of Botswana | |
|---|---|
| Incumbent Mokgweetsi Masisi since 1 April 2018 | |
| Appointer | Parliament of Botswana |
| Term length | 5 years, renewable once |
| Inaugural holder | Seretse Khama |
Who runs Botswana?
Ketumile Quett Joni Masire, GCMG (23 July 1925 – 22 June 2017) was the second President of Botswana, in office from 1980 to 1998.
| Quett Masire | |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | Festus Mogae |
| 1st Vice-President of Botswana | |
| In office 30 September 1966 – 13 July 1980 | |
| President | Seretse Khama |
Who was the second president of Botswana?
Mokgweetsi Masisi. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi (born 21 July 1962) is the fifth and current President of Botswana, serving since 1 April 2018. He served as the 8th Vice President of Botswana from 12 November 2014 to 1 April 2018.
Who is the ruler of Botswana now?
Gaborone
What is the capital of Botswana?
Gaborone, formerly (until 1969) Gaberones, town, capital of Botswana. The seat of government was transferred there from Mafeking (now spelled Mafikeng), South Africa, in 1965, one year before Botswana became independent of Britain.
Who is the first lady to join politics in Botswana?
Margaret Nnananyana Nasha
Margaret Nnananyana Nasha (born 6 August 1947)is a Botswana politician who served as the Speaker of the National Assembly from 2009 to 2014. She was the first woman to hold the position.
| Margaret Nasha | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 August 1947 Kanye, Bechuanaland |
| Political party | BDP BMD(2016-2017) Alliance for Progressives(2017-present) |
How many political parties are there in Botswana?
Active parties
| Party | Abbr. | Seats in national assembly |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana Democratic Party | BDP | 38 / 57 |
| Botswana Patriotic Front | BPF | 3 / 57 |
| Botswana Congress Party (UDC) | BCP | 2 / 57 |
| Botswana Movement for Democracy | BMD | 2 / 57 |
Who was the first president of Namibia?
Sam Nujoma
| His Excellency Sam Nujoma | |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | office abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Shafiishuna Daniel Nujoma 12 May 1929 Ongandjera, Ovamboland, South West Africa (now Omusati Region, Namibia) |
| Political party | SWAPO, OPO |
Who did Ruth marry?
Seretse Khamam. 1948–1980
Ruth Williams Khama
Who was the first president of South Africa?
President of South Africa
| President of the Republic of South Africa | |
|---|---|
| Formation | 10 May 1994 |
| First holder | Nelson Mandela |
| Deputy | Deputy President of South Africa |
| Salary | R 3,900,000 ($ 265,020) annually |
What did Bechuanaland become?
The Bechuanaland Protectorate (/ˌbɛtʃuˈɑːnəlænd/) was a protectorate established on 31 March 1885, by the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland in Southern Africa. It became the Republic of Botswana on 30 September 1966.
Why is Botswana called Botswana?
Before its independence in 1966, Botswana was a British protectorate known as Bechuanaland. It was also one of the poorest and least-developed states in the world. The country is named after its dominant ethnic group, the Tswana (“Bechuana” in older variant orthography).
What is Botswana land called now?
Bechuanaland
In 1885, the British colonized the area and declared a protectorate under the name of Bechuanaland. As decolonization occurred, Bechuanaland became an independent Commonwealth republic under its current name on 30 September 1966.
Botswana.
| Republic of Botswana Lefatshe la Botswana (Tswana) | |
|---|---|
| Internet TLD | .bw |
| Website www.gov.bw |
