H.E. Lt General Seretse Khama Ian Khama

H.E. Lt General Seretse Khama Ian Khama was elected as an AAS Fellow in 2016. As a fellow, H.E. Lt General Seretse Khama Ian Khama contributes to the development of the Academy's strategic direction through participation in AAS activities and governance structures. This gears the Academy's vision of transforming African lives through science.

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H.E. Lt General Seretse Khama Ian Khama

Country

Botswana

Year Elected

2016

Discipline

Other

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Portrait of H.E. Lt General Seretse Khama Ian Khama

H.E. Lt General Seretse Khama Ian Khama

Country

Botswana

Year Elected

2016

Discipline

Other

Biography

Serêtsê Khama Ian Khama is a former military officer and retired politician who served as the fourth President of the Republic of Botswana from 1 April 2008 to 1 April 2018. After serving as Commander of the Botswana Defence Force, he entered politics and served as 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.