Africa: Statement on the Passing of H.E. Festus Gontebanye Mogae, former President of Botswana

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation is deeply saddened by the passing of H.E. Festus Gontebanye Mogae, former President of the Republic of Botswana, recipient of the 2008 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership, and former Chair of the Ibrahim Prize Committee.

President Mogae was an exemplary statesman whose leadership was defined by integrity, discipline, and a steadfast commitment to sound economic governance. Serving as Botswana’s third President from 1998-2008, he upheld and strengthened…