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Festus Mogae

President of Botswana from 1998 to 2008

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born
1939
died
2026
age at death
86
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1939 – 2026

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Festus Gontebanye Mogae was a Motswana economist and politician who served as the third president of Botswana from 1998 to 2008. He previously served as vice-president from 1992 to 1998 and minister of finance and development planning from 1989 to 1998 under Quett Masire. A member of the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), he led the party throughout his presidency.

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