Festus Mogae
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. He succeeded Quett Masire as President in 1998 and was re-elected in October 2004; after ten years in office. He stepped down in 2008 and was succeeded by Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama.
Festus Mogae | |
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Mogae in 2009 | |
| 3rd President of Botswana | |
| In office 1 April 1998 – 1 April 2008 | |
| Vice President | Seretse Ian Khama |
| Preceded by | Quett Masire |
| Succeeded by | Seretse Ian Khama |
| 4th Vice-President of Botswana | |
| In office 1991–1998 | |
| President | Sir Ketumile Masire |
| Preceded by | Peter Mmusi |
| Succeeded by | Seretse Ian Khama |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 August 1939 Serowe, Bechuanaland |
| Nationality | Botswana |
| Political party | Botswana Democratic Party |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University College, Oxford University of Sussex |
| Profession | Economist |
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