Seretse Khama
Seretse Khama was the first President of Botswana, serving from 1966 until his death in 1980. He played a crucial role in shaping the nation’s early welfare policies, particularly in response to severe droughts during the 1960s, establishing programs aimed at alleviating poverty and supporting vulnerable populations.
Born on Feb 01, 1921 (104 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| South Africa | 1 | 9.00 | 0.46% | +0% | 59,308,690 | 273,312 | $350,000 | 1,613$ |
| Totals | 1 | 59,308,690 | 273,312 | $350,000 | 1,613$ |
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South Africa:
Sir Seretse Khama was Botswana's first president and a close political collaborator of Masire.
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Botswana:
Seretse Khama gave the go-ahead to the supplementary feeding programme during his presidency.
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