Festus Mogae: Former Botswana president dies aged 86

Author: bbc.comPublished on: May 8, 2026Country: Botswana

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Festus Mogae: Former Botswana president dies aged 86

Festus Mogae, the former president of Botswana, has died at the age of 86, as announced by President Duma Boko. Mogae led the country from 1998 to 2008 and is credited with strengthening economic management and governance systems. He also played a key role in addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic. President Boko declared three days of national mourning in his honor.

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