Ian Khama

Politician

1953 –

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Who is Ian Khama?

Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama is a Batswana politician who has been the President of Botswana since 2008; he is also the Paramount Chief of the Bamangwato tribe. After serving as Commander of the Botswana Defence Force, he entered politics and served as Vice-President of Botswana from 1998 to 2008, then succeeded Festus Mogae as President on 1 April 2008.

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Born
Feb 27, 1953
Chertsey
Also known as
  • Ian a Sêrêtsê
  • Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama
Parents
Religion
  • Christianity
Nationality
  • Botswana
Profession
Education
  • Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
  • Waterford Kamhlaba
Lived in
  • Botswana

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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