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May 8, 2026 at 7:04 AM ET
Festus Mogae, Botswana president for a decade, dies at 86
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Festus Mogae, who led Botswana for a decade as president, has died at age 86.
WHO: Festus Mogae
WHAT: Death of former Botswana president Festus Mogae
WHEN: May 8, 2026 at 6:13 AM ET
WHERE: Botswana
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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