List of Presidents of Botswana

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President of the Republic of Botswana
Flag of the President of Botswana.svg
Standard of the President
Acting President
Mokgweetsi Masisi
since April 1, 2018
Official seat Gaborone
Term of office 5 years
Creation of office September 30, 1966
Last choice October 24, 2014

This is a list of the presidents of Botswana since the former British colony of Bechuanaland became independent on September 30, 1966 under the name of Botswana. At the same time, the presidents are heads of government.

List of incumbents

No. image Name
(life data) 		Term of office Political party
Beginning The End
1. Estatua de Sir Seretse Khama.jpg Sir Seretse Khama
(* 1921; † 1980) 		September 30, 1966 July 13, 1980 BDP
2. Quett Masire detail DF-SC-85-12044.JPEG Sir Quett Masire
(1925 - 2017) 		July 13, 1980 March 31, 1998
3. Festus Mogae 2009-06-23.jpg Festus Mogae
(* 1939) 		April 1, 1998 March 31, 2008
4th Ian Khama 2014-02-13.jpg Ian Khama
(* 1953) 		April 1, 2008 March 31, 2018
5. Mokgweetsi Masisi (May 2018) .jpg Mokgweetsi Masisi
(* 1962) 		April 1, 2018 officiating

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