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Former Botswana President Festus Mogae dies aged 86

Three days of national mourning declared for Festus Mogae.

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  • Three days of national mourning declared for Festus Mogae.
  • President Duma Boko declared three days of national mourning for Festus Mogae.
  • Mogae is credited with steering Botswana's response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
  • Mogae is credited with strengthening Botswana's economic management and governance systems.
  • In 2008, Mogae won the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership.

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