Ian Khama
Motswana politician
Seretse Khama Ian Khama[1] (born 27 February 1953)[2] was the President of Botswana from 2008 to 2018. Khama was Vice President of Botswana before he became President. He was also a pilot in his younger years. Khama began his term as President on 1 April 2008 and served until 1 April 2018. His predecessor was Festus Mogae. His father, Seretse Khama, was the first President of Botswana. In April 2022, Ian Khama was summoned by the justice of his country. The former head of state is accused, among other things, of illegal possession of a firearm. The case dates back to 2016.[3] In December 2022, an arrest warrant was issued by Bostwana against Ian Khama who is believed to be in South Africa.
Ian Khama | |
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| 4th President of Botswana | |
| In office 1 April 2008 – 1 April 2018 | |
| Vice President | Mokgweetsi Masisi Ponatshego Kedikilwe Mompati Merafhe |
| Preceded by | Festus Mogae |
| Succeeded by | Mokgweetsi Masisi |
| 5th Vice President of Botswana | |
| In office 13 July 1998 – 1 April 2008 | |
| President | Festus Mogae |
| Preceded by | Festus Mogae |
| Succeeded by | Mompati Sebogodi Merafhe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Ian Seretse Khama 27 February 1953 Chertsey, England, UK |
| Political party | Botswana Democratic Party |
| Parents | Seretse Khama (father) Ruth Williams (mother) |
| Alma mater | Royal Military Academy Sandhurst |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Botswana |
| Years of service | 1977–1998 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | Botswana Defence Force |
References
change- ↑ "President Khama has a new official name". Mmegi Online. February 11, 2016. Archived from the original on July 6, 2020. Retrieved July 18, 2017.
- ↑ "True to tradition, Khama is born to rule Botswana", Sapa-AFP (Pretoria News), 1 April 2008.
- ↑ justice/ Africanews[permanent dead link].
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