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Current composition of the Parliament of Botswana. [13] [a] Every election from independence until 2024 was won by the Botswana Democratic Party. [15] [16] The President of Botswana is selected after the general election. For this process, the presidential candidate from the political party that wins a majority of the seats is sworn-in as ...
The president of the Republic of Botswana is the head of state and the head of government of Botswana, as well as the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, according to the Constitution. [2] Sir Seretse Khama was the prime minister from 1965 to 1966, [ 3 ] however he later became president of Botswana, and as of 2024 there have been no prime ...
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September – Sechele I dies. He is succeeded as kgosi of the Kwena people by Sebele I. [1]: xxvii September – Kgosi Mosinyi II of the Kaa people dies, causing a succession crisis. [1]: xxvii 1893 October – The British South Africa Company, British police, and the Ngwato people attack and conquer the Northern Ndebele people. [1]: xxvii
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In 1966, Botswana gained independence and Khama was elected as its first president. [5] During his presidency, the country underwent rapid economic and social progress. [6] Khama served as President until his death in 1980, and was succeeded in office by Quett Masire. His son, Ian Khama, served as Botswana's fourth president from 2008 to 2018. [7]
The executive branch of Botswana is headed by the President of Botswana, who serves as both the head of state and head of government. [23] The president is indirectly elected by members of the National Assembly, [24] [30] and the position has historically been associated with a major tribe. [10] The executive is the strongest branch of ...
The Botswana National Stadium opens. 30 September – The Bechuanaland Protectorate is granted independence as Botswana. Seretse Khama is chosen as the first president of Botswana by the National Assembly. [2] 17 October – Botswana is admitted to the United Nations. [3] November – The Zambia high commission opens in Gaborone. [3]