Yahoo: Botswana mourns death of Festus Mogae, the former president who prioritized HIV/AIDS fight
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Festus Mogae
Festus Gontebanye Mogae was a Motswana politician and economist who served as the third President of Botswana from 1998 to 2008. He 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.
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politics · President of Botswana from 1998 to 2008 (1939–2026) · politician · also Festus Mogae, Festus Gontebanye Mogae, Mogae
Born 21 August 1939 · Died 8 May 2026 · Q193238
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2026· 4 entries
Yahoo: Botswana's former president Festus Mogae dies at 86
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BBC: Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
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Died 2026-05-08.
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2016· 1 entry
Mogae was appointed a Foreign Honorary Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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2013· 1 entry
Along with former President Benjamin Mkapa of Tanzania, Mogae co-chaired a sustainable development symposium, hosted by the UONGOZI Institute in collaboration with Club de Madrid
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2010· 1 entry
Joined the advisory board of US nonprofit TeachAids
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2008· 5 entries
Awarded Mo Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership (2008).
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Awarded Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour presented by Nicolas Sarkozy (2008).
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And was succeeded by Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama
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Mogae was awarded the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership
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In any event; a constitutional amendment passed in 1997 limited the president to a total of 10 years in office, whether successive or separated
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2003· 1 entry
And also received the Golden Plate Award of the American Academy of Achievement in 2005
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1998· 1 entry
Career landmark: President of Botswana (1998–2008).
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1992· 1 entry
Career landmark: Vice-President of Botswana (1992–1998).
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1980· 1 entry
Career landmark: Minister of Finance (1980–1989).
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1979· 1 entry
Awarded Officer of the National Order of the Ivory Coast (1979).
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1939· 1 entry
Born 1939-08-21.
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