Ian Khama
Motswana politician
Seretse Khama Ian Khama[1] (or Ian a Serêtsê; 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.
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 |
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ "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.
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