Ian Khama

Seretse Khama Ian Khama (born 27 February 1953) was the President of Botswana from 2008 to 2018. Khama was Vice President of Botswana before he became President. He was also a pilot in his younger years. Khama began his term as President on 1 April 2008 and served until 1 April 2018. His predecessor was Festus Mogae. His father, Seretse Khama, was the first President of Botswana. In April 2022, Ian Khama was summoned by the justice of his country. The former head of state is accused, among other things, of illegal possession of a firearm. The case dates back to 2016. In December 2022, an arrest warrant was issued by Bostwana against Ian Khama who is believed to be in South Africa.

Ian Khama
4th President of Botswana
In office 1 April 2008 – 1 April 2018
Vice President	Mokgweetsi Masisi Ponatshego Kedikilwe Mompati Merafhe
Preceded by	Festus Mogae
Succeeded by	Mokgweetsi Masisi
5th Vice President of Botswana
In office 13 July 1998 – 1 April 2008
President	Festus Mogae
Preceded by	Festus Mogae
Succeeded by	Mompati Sebogodi Merafhe
Personal details
Born	Ian Seretse Khama (1953-02-27) 27 February 1953 Chertsey, England, UK
Political party	Botswana Democratic Party
Parents	Seretse Khama (father) Ruth Williams (mother)
Alma mater	Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Military service
Allegiance	Botswana
Years of service	1977–1998
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	Botswana Defence Force

Ian Khama Media

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  Khama during a state visit to Chile in 2017

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  Khama at the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade in 2014.

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  Presidential Order of Honour (Botswana) - ribbon bar

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  Founder Officer Medal (Botswana) - ribbon bar

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  Duty Code Order (Botswana) - ribbon bar

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  Distinguished Service Medal (Botswana) - ribbon bar