When was Ian Khama born?

Ian Khama was born on 27 February 1953 in Chertsey.

What positions has Ian Khama held?

Positions held by Ian Khama include: President of Botswana (2008–2018); member of the National Assembly of Botswana (since 13 July 1998); Vice-President of Botswana.

Where did Ian Khama study?

Ian Khama was educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Waterford Kamhlaba, University of Botswana.

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Ian Khama

Botswana politician

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Seretse Khama Ian Khama is a Motswana 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: 27 February 1953 wd
Place of birth: Chertsey wd
Citizenship: Botswana wd
Occupation: politician, aircraft pilot, minister, lieutenant general wd
Political party: Botswana Democratic Party wd
Education: Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Waterford Kamhlaba, University of Botswana wd

Positions held wd

President of Botswana (1 April 2008 – 31 March 2018)
member of the National Assembly of Botswana (since 13 July 1998)
Vice-President of Botswana

Awards wd

Honorary Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences (2016)

Questions

When was Ian Khama born?: Ian Khama was born on 27 February 1953 in Chertsey.
What positions has Ian Khama held?: Positions held by Ian Khama include: President of Botswana (2008–2018); member of the National Assembly of Botswana (since 13 July 1998); Vice-President of Botswana.
Where did Ian Khama study?: Ian Khama was educated at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Waterford Kamhlaba, University of Botswana.

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