Former Botswana President Festus Mogae has died at the age of 86.
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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.
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.
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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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