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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
- known for
- politician
1939 – 2026

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who festus mogae is
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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