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	Former Botswana president
		Much of that country's success is owed to Sir Quett Ketumile Joni Masire, former president of Botswana and a central figure in that country's remarkable transformation from British colony to multiparty democracy.
		He served throughout that transition as vice president from 1966 to 1980 and president from 1980 to 1998.
		Mandela found temporary asylum in Botswana prior to his trial in South Africa in 1964, when he was sentenced to life in prison on charges of sabotage.
	www.news.cornell.edu /stories/Nov05/botswana.cover.ak.html (636 words)

	Sierra Leone: President: President Kabbah Ends Official Visits To Botswana and Lesotho
		President Kabbah was later joined by President Festus Gontebanye Mogae at the Government guest house in Gaborone, were both Presidents held fruitful discussions on several issues of mutual benefit especially in the Mining and Tourism sectors.
		President Kabbah also visited Orapa and Letlhakane Mines in Orapa where he was welcomed at the airport by senior members of the mines and school children and people of the locality.
		President Kabbah recalled an earlier discussion with the President of Botswana when he enquired about how they have been so successful in managing their diamond deposits, and his response was that Botswana has Kimberlite mining, which is easier to police than the alluvial mining in Sierra Leone.
	www.statehouse-sl.org /botswana-lesotho-visit-oct5-06.html (997 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Have Your Say \| Talking Point: Botswana's President Festus Mogae
		President Festus Mogae is leader of Botswana, one of the countries hit hardest by the Aids epidemic.
		Botswana is in many ways a very fortunate country - it has enormous mineral wealth and a stable democracy, up until recently it had the highest income and the highest life expectancies in the region.
		The President is saying in effect that he's already doing that, they're doing their best to encourage this behaviour but it perhaps isn't practical unless you have the C of the ABC which is condoms as well, what do you think?
	news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/talking_point/3223194.stm (7626 words)

	INEC Nigeria
		President Masire observed that with the programme and preparations made as explained by the INEC Chairman, he was sure of a credible and transparent election in Nigeria next year.
		In his response, the leader of the visiting NDI team, former President of Botswana expressed satisfaction with the preparations so far made by the Commission adding that with what is observed by the team, INEC was well prepared for the 2007 election.
		The former Botswana President, Ketumile Masire noted that INEC deserved commendation for introducing a number of robust innovations into the electoral process and expressed optimism for the 2007 election.
	www.inecnigeria.org /news/news7.html (384 words)

	AIDS Information Services >> HIV / AIDS >> Global AIDS >> Botswana
		President Mogae has pledged to invest much of the country's annual budget in tackling the crisis.
		Botswana is in many ways a very fortunate country - it has enormous mineral wealth and a stable democracy, up until recently it had the highest income and the highest life expectancies in the region.
		The President is saying in effect that he's already doing that, they're doing their best to encourage this behaviour but it perhaps isn't practical unless you have the C of the ABC which is condoms as well, what do you think?
	www.aids.net.au /aids-global-botswana-president-interview.htm (7630 words)

	Botswana (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Botswana’s landscape is composed of deserts and savannas.
		The president of Botswana is Sir Ketumile Masire.
		Botswana is an active member of numerous regional and international economic organizations.
	clinton3.nara.gov /Africa/botswana-y.html (244 words)

	President Discusses AIDS Initiative, Iraq in Botswana
		PRESIDENT MOGAE: Ladies and gentlemen of the press, honorable ministers, you are probably wondering what we have been talking between the President and I. And I was just thanking him for, first of all, visiting us, but, above all, for the generous assistance we have been receiving.
		Botswana, as a result of the President's leadership, has really been on the forefront of dealing with this serious problem by, first and foremost, admitting that there is a problem, and then by working to put a strategy in place to prevent and treat and to provide help for those who suffer.
		It's a shame for Botswana, it's a shame for southern Africa, and that the weakness in the economy is directly attributable to bad governance.
	www.whitehouse.gov /news/releases/2003/07/20030710-3.html (1580 words)

	Politics of Botswana - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Politics of Botswana takes place in a framework of a presidential representative democratic republic, whereby the President of Botswana is both head of state and head of government, and of a pluriform multi-party system.
		The cabinet is selected by the president from the National Assembly; it consists of a vice president and a flexible number of ministers and assistant ministers, currently 12 and 3, respectively.
		The roots of Botswana's democracy lie in Setswana traditions, exemplified by the Kgotla, or village council, in which the powers of traditional leaders are limited by custom and law.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Politics_of_Botswana (597 words)

	Sir Seretse Khama
		Botswana was believed to be the poorest country in Africa.
		President Khama then turned his personal attention to foreign policy, seeking out allies such as President Kaunda of Zambia to break Botswana free from its image of being a docile 'hostage' state.
		Though Botswana came to be described as a 'paternalist democracy' under the dominance of one political party, it succeded in establishing itself as both prosperous and peaceful.
	www.thuto.org /ubh/bw/skhama.htm (1344 words)

	Upcoming.org: Lecture: Katumile Masire, Former President of Botswana at Carleton College Concert Hall (Wednesday, ...
		As a result, Botswana?s achievements in providing education, health care and clean water to its people are unmatched on the African continent, despite the fact that Botswana started as one of the poorest countries in the world and with virtually no infrastructure.
		Botswana gained independence from Great Britain on Sept. 30, 1966, and rapidly evolved into a modern democracy with free and open elections?a leader in a region plagued by civil war and corruption.
		Masire succeeded Khama as president of the Republic of Botswana and led the country from 1980 to 1998, becoming one of the most respected and effective leaders in modern Africa.
	upcoming.org /event/32115 (787 words)

	Baha'i World News Service - President of Botswana praises publication of Baha'i books in native Setswana language
		President Mogae also said the translation and publication of the two books was an important reflection of the country's commitment to religious freedom.
		President Mogae of Botswana with two of the translators who produced selections from the Baha'i scriptures in the native Setswana language.
		Lally Warren was born in Serowe, Botswana, and is the daughter of Ms.
	news.bahai.org /story.cfm?storyid=130 (1298 words)

	Timeline Botswana
		Botswana, Texas sized country, had a population in 2006 of about 1.8 million.
		1921 Jul 1, Seretse Khama, 1st president of Botswana, was born.
		He made Botswana an increasingly democratic and prosperous country with a significant role in Southern Africa.
	timelines.ws /countries/BOTSWANA.HTML (673 words)

	Peace Corps Online \| August 20, 2003 - Greenwood Democrat: President Bush visits Peace Corps Volunteers in Botswana
		Botswana is a democracy and has thrived since independence without civil war, very little poverty I had the pleasure of meeting the president of Botswana, Festus Mogae at our swearing-in on May 28, 2003.
		Talley reminded the President of his commencement address at their alma mater in which the President said, ‘You, too, can become the President of the United Stateswith a C average.’ “We laughed together in jest over the comment and he embraced the two of us who were on either side of him,” said Talley.
		President Bush and his guide point to animals in the distance during a tour of the Mokolodi Nature Reserve outside Gaborone, Botswana, Thursday, July 10, 2003, as first lady Laura Bush and their daughter Barbara join at right.
	peacecorpsonline.org /messages/messages/2629/2015633.html (3259 words)

	Botswana president
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	afrol News - Botswana President congratulated on re-election
		President Thabo Mbeki of neighbouring South Africa, today telephonically extended South Africa's congratulations to President Mogae on his re-election as President of Botswana following weekend elections.
		President Mbeki continued, "In line with the decisions of SADC and AU we are encouraged by the continuously strengthening institutions of democracy throughout the continent.
		The ANC further extended congratulations to all parties contesting the election and to the people of Botswana "for the peaceful and orderly manner in which the elections were conducted," the party said in a statement.
	www.afrol.com /articles/14692 (523 words)

	Botswana (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Though the land area of Botswana is quite large, the population is relatively small.Only 1.5 million people live in Botswana.
		Botswana has a multi-party parliamentary democracy, which has its roots in the villagecouncils of it’s tribal culture.
		Botswana is an active member ofnumerous regional and international economic organizations.
	clinton5.nara.gov /textonly/Africa/botswana-y.html (250 words)

	BOTSWANA'S PRESIDENT PREJUDGES BUSHMAN COURT CASE
		Botswana's President Mogae told a UK audience yesterday that he would not allow the Gana and Gwi Bushmen to return to their homes in the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
		President Mogae also claimed that the Bushmen are allowed to hunt inside the reserve, as long as they do not use guns.
		The president repeatedly claims his government is allowing the Bushmen to hunt in the reserve, which is just not true.
	www.exodusnews.com /worldnews/world076.htm (264 words)

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		Botswana is widely admired for a program which supplies free HIV drugs to about 85 percent of its people and has had some success in reducing the spread of AIDS from mothers to their newborn babies.
		Botswana's diamond production is set to increase to 33.5 million carats this year from 31.5 million last year but start to slow from 2015, although it is likely to remain the country's primary source of revenue.
		Mogae said Botswana had been free of conflict and proceeds from its diamonds were plowed back into its economy.
	www.alertnet.org.cob-web.org:8888 /thenews/newsdesk/N11259188.htm (706 words)

	Botswana Bank Notes
		He was Vice President of Botswana from 1992 to 1998, and became President in 1998.
		It was adopted as the national anthem of Botswana upon independence in 1966.
		Botswana, located in south central Africa, was a British protectorate of Bechuanaland 1885-1996.
	www.tomchao.com /af/af5.html (309 words)

	Gaborone, Botswana
		Gaborone, estimated population 186,000 (2001), is the capital of Botswana.
		When the Protectorate became independent, Botswana needed a capital city within its territory; earlier it had been thought Lobatse might serve as capital but it was decided that it would be too limited, and instead a new capital city would be created adjacent to Gaberones, a small colonial administrative settlement.
		Gaborone is the seat of the University of Botswana.
	creekin.net /c1504-n25-gaborone-botswana.html (275 words)

	UNDP Botswana (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		Despite impressive growth rates over several decades and prudent management of the diamond wealth, Botswana is facing daunting challenges: one of the highest HIV/AIDS prevalence rates in the world; high levels of poverty and inequality; continued difficulties in diversifying the economy and environmental degradation.
		The President of Botswana has declared 2005 a drought year, the effects of which will impact on the 2006 crop yield for farmers, requiring strengthened social protection, redirection of funds where possible and mobilization of additional resources.
		UNDP is working with the government and people of Botswana in building the human and institutional capacity to address these issues and assist the country to achieve the objectives and aspirations expressed in Botswana’s own national Vision 2016, alongside the goals and targets set by the international community in the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
	www.unbotswana.org.bw /undp/welcome_note.html (308 words)

	Botswana Hotel - Cresta President Hotel Gaborone Botswana
		The imposing Cresta President Hotel is a licensed three-star hotel dominating the heart of Gaborone, located in the central business district.
		Though only founded in the mid1960's, Gaborone, with it's Parliament, House of Chiefs, University and rapidly expanding industrial and commercial sectors, is reputed to be one of the world's fastest growing urban centres reflecting the wealth and dynamism of this young, diamond-rich economy.
		All the bedrooms at the Cresta President are fully air-conditioned and enjoy the amenities one would expect from a luxury hotel, including room service.
	www.southtravels.com /africa/botswana/crestapresidenthotel/index.html (474 words)

	Death of a President
		In the early 1960s he founded the Botswana Democratic Party, with policies which retained traditional influence but sought modern democratic independence from Britain, under whose "protection" the country had languished for the past eighty years.
		In 1965 the BDP overwhelmingly won pre-independence elections, and in 1966 Seretse Khama was sworn in as President of the new, non-racial Republic of Botswana.
		A few years later a memorial statue of President Khama was erected in front of the National Assembly.
	www.paws.dircon.co.uk /Bots8.htm (482 words)

	PRESIDENT WINS BOTSWANA ELECTIONS
		The ruling Botswana Democratic Party has won a landslide victory in the country's general election, paving the way for President Festus Mogae to serve a second term in office.
		The chief justice said the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) had won at least 29 of the 57 seats contested.The outcome of voting in remaining constituencies, many in remote villages, may not be published until a day or two later.
		Botswana is one of the few African states to sustain a multi-party system since independence 38 years ago.The BDP, praised for its management of the country's huge reserves of uncut diamonds, has won every election since.
	www.voiceofafricaradio.com /newsdetails.php?id=157 (262 words)

	AEGiS-AP: Botswana president says he had no choice but to give his people AIDS medicine
		GABORONE, Botswana - Botswana President Festus Mogae said Tuesday his country had no choice but to begin a nationwide program to give AIDS medicine to everyone who needs it.
		Botswana has more money than most African countries and is also receiving some funding for its program from the pharmaceutical company Merck and Co. and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
		Without AIDS drugs, Botswana's work force would continue dying off in frightening numbers, badly damaging the country, she said.
	www.aegis.com /news/ap/2002/AP020417.html (620 words)

	Government Botswana Africa Regional
		BOTSWANA: Media watchdogs concerned over attempts to "muzzle"...Reuters AlertNet, UK - 3 hours agoGABORONE, 26 October (IRIN) - Media watchdogs have criticised attempts by the Botswana government to control state media coverage of a controversial programme...
		Botswana hailed for use of AIDS moneyMmegi, Botswana - 1 hour ago...
		In Botswana the tribal administration, kgotla headed by the chief is recognised as one of the four pillars of local government, the other three being the...
	www.iaswww.com /ODP/Regional/Africa/Botswana/Government (633 words)

	Botswana Africa Regional (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		SADC groups Angola, Botswana, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania...
		Botswana, together with South Africa, has borne the full brunt of the Zimbabwean crisis.
		In Botswana, the provisions take effect from 1 July, 2007.
	www.iaswww.com /ODP/Regional/Africa/Botswana (372 words)

	Botswana President (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		The flag of the President takes the blue of the national flag as its field.
		Centered upon that blue is a fl-bordered white disk which reminds one of the colours of the national flag.
		Respectively, these represent racial harmony, the wildlife of Botswana, and agriculture of the country.
	www.crwflags.com /fotw/flags/bw-pres.html (152 words)

	HIV prevalence in Botswana is 17.1%, President Mogae says (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-14)
		HIV prevalence in Botswana is 17.1%, lower than figures previously reported by UNAIDS, Botswana President Festus Mogae said Monday, Xinhua/People's Daily reports.
		Botswana also has changed its HIV testing policy so that routine testing is conducted in clinics and hospitals and people are given the option to opt out of testing (Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, 10/13).
		Mogae said an increasing number of women are receiving HIV tests, with about 85% to 90% of pregnant women agreeing to be tested and large numbers agreeing to receive antiretrovirals.
	www.news-medical.net /?id=20619 (417 words)

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