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Seretse Khama Ian Khama

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Seretse Khama Ian Khama is a Botswana politician and former military officer who served as the fourth President of Botswana from 1 April 2008 to 1 April 2018.

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Seretse Khama Ian Khama
said · Nov 10, 2025
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The Africa we dream of - peaceful, prosperous and respected- will only emerge when our governance is guided by our values and not by our interests.

Former Botswana President,Ian Khama Declares Tanzania’s President Illegitimate 10 November, 2025

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Seretse Khama Ian Khama
said · Nov 9, 2025
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When you have a country with millions of people, for any leader to think they are the only ones who can be president is pathetic.

Suluhu is illegitimate, says former Botswana President 09 November, 2025

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Seretse Khama Ian Khama
said · Nov 9, 2025
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The problem with some leaders is that they hide behind the rhetoric of Pan-Africanism while denying their citizens basic democratic rights

Khama accuses African leaders of using Pan-Africanism to justify clinging to power 09 November, 2025

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2016honorary fellow of the African Academy of Sciences

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About this person

Seretse Khama Ian Khama is a Botswana politician and former military officer who served as the fourth President of Botswana from 1 April 2008 to 1 April 2018. After serving as Commander of the Botswana Defence Force, he entered politics and was Vice-President of Botswana from 1998 to 2008, then succeeded Festus Mogae as president on 1 April 2008. He won a full term in the 2009 election and was re-elected in October 2014.

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Born 1953 · age 73
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