Botswana: Nation Signs Mogae Condolence Book

Ex-Botswana president Mogae dies at 86

Former Botswana president, Festus Mogae, is dead. He died aged 86. In a national address, the country’s President Duma Boko announced that Mogae died after a period of ill health. “Botswana mourns a distinguished statesman and patriot whose life was devoted to the service of his country,” Boko said. The government had earlier confirmed last month that the former leader was receiving medical treatment at a hospital in Gaborone, the capital city, …

Botswana: Nation Signs Mogae Condolence Book

Gaborone -- Members of the Diplomatic Corp and the public visited Parliament Buildings to sign the Condolence Book in honour of the late Former President Dr Festus Mogae.

Botswana mourns as Boko honours late statesman Mogae

Botswana president Duma Boko has hailed the late former president of the country Festus Mogae as one of the nation’s greatest custodians, praising his humility, dignity and dedication to public service. Boko paid his respect on Wednesday at the remains of Mogae which lies in state at the National Assembly in Gaborone. A three day mourning period was announced last Friday. Taking to social media, Boko described Mogae as a distinguished son of the…

Kiir mourns late Botswana ex-president Festus Mogae as friend of South Sudan

President Salva Kiir has mourned former Botswana President Festus Mogae as a steadfast friend of South Sudan in a condolence message issued on Thursday. Festus Mogae, who died at the age of 86 on Friday last week, served as a peace mediator and guarantor for South Sudan from 2015 to 2018. In the message, President

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA PAYS TRIBUTE TO FORMER BOTSWANA LEADER MOGAE

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA PAYS TRIBUTE TO FORMER BOTSWANA LEADER MOGAE President Hakainde Hichilema has called on the Southern African region to uphold the legacy of unity and selfless service left by former Botswana President Festus Mogae, describing him as a rare statesman whose integrity inspired leaders across the continent. Speaking before signing the Book of Condolences […] The post PRESIDENT HICHILEMA PAYS TRIBUTE TO FORMER BOTSWANA LEADER MOGA…

Botswana Pays Tribute To Former President Festus Mogae

Gaborone – Family members, dignitaries, and the public gathered at Parliament in Gaborone today to pay their respects to former Botswana President Festus Mogae, whose body is lying in state. Widow Barbara Mogae, flanked by relatives, joined Acting President Ndaba Gaolathe and Parliament Speaker Dithapelo Keorapetse on Wednesday, May 13, in honouring the late statesman. Mogae, who led Botswana from 1998 to 2008, died last week at the age of 86. H…