Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86

The government said he was receiving medical care at a hospital in the capital, Gaborone, without disclosing the nature of his illness. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Botswana's former president, Festus Mogae, has died at the age of 86. He passed away early on Friday after a period of ill health.

Festus Mogae served as the President of Botswana from 1998 to 2008.
He is credited with strengthening Botswana's economic management and governance during his tenure.
Mogae also played a crucial role in steering Botswana's response to the HIV/Aids epidemic and won the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership in 2008.