Festus Mogae
Festus Mogae served as the President of Botswana from 1998 to 2008 and is recognized for his impactful leadership and commitment to democracy and economic reform, guiding the nation through a period of significant growth and stability.
Born on Aug 21, 1939 (86 years old)
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Botswana:
He had covered presidents from Festus Mogae to Duma Boko.
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Botswana:
Keorapetse quoted former president Festus Mogae's statement that Batswana are known for their spirit of Botho.
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Botswana:
Festus Mogae’s defiant spending in the face of the Great Recession is noted.
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United Kingdom:
Festus Mogae was the then-president of Botswana who declared the HIV crisis an existential threat in 2001.
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Botswana:
Festus Mogae called on the international community for support during Botswana's severe HIV epidemic.
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Botswana:
Festus Mogae announced the introduction of non-contributory old-age pensions in his budget speech in 1996.
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Botswana:
Festus Mogae is a former president of Botswana who mentored Ndaba Gaolathe.
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