Dar es Salaam. Botswana's former president Festus Mogae, an economist who led the diamond-rich nation for a decade and won international praise for good governance and the fight against HIV/AIDS, has died, the government said on Friday.
Mogae served as president from 1998 to 2008, guiding Botswana through a period of economic stability and earning international praise for his leadership, particularly in championing good governance, democracy, and a strong response to the HIV/AIDS crisis.
He later became a respected elder statesman, frequently speaking on democratic values and leadership in Africa.
