Botswana’s former president Festus Mogae dies at 86

Former Botswana president Festus Mogae has died at the age of 86, prompting three days of national mourning. He served as president from 1998 to 2008 and was praised for his good governance and efforts against HIV/AIDS. An economist by training, he also held positions as finance minister and vice president before becoming president, stepping down after the constitutional limit of two terms.