Ian khama birthdate
Ian khama birthdate
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Ian Khama
| Fourth President of Botswana Date of Birth: 27.02.1953 Country: Botswana |
Content:
- Biography of Ian Khama
- Political Career
- Presidency
Biography of Ian Khama
Ian Khama, the fourth President of Botswana, was born on February 27, 1953, in Chertsey, Surrey County, United Kingdom.
His father, Seretse Khama, the future first President of Botswana, was forced to leave the country due to problems with the colonial government and the emerging apartheid regime in South Africa, which were connected to his marriage to a white woman, Lady Khama.
Political Career
Ian Khama became the leader of the Bamangwato tribe on May 5, 1979.
He also served as a professional pilot and was the commander of the army until 1998. In 1998, Khama became the Vice President of Botswana, succeeding Festus Mogae, who had become the President. He officially assumed the position of Vice President after his election to parliament.
After the victory of the Botswana Democratic Party, of