Mokgweetsi Masisi
Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi (born 21 July 1961) is a Botswana politician. He became the fifth President of Botswana in 2018. He has also became Minister of Education in 2014. He was Minister of Presidential Affairs and Public Administration from 2011 to 2014. He was first elected to Parliament in 2009.[2][3][4]
Mokgweetsi Masisi | |
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 Masisi in 2018 | |
| 5th President of Botswana | |
| Assumed office 1 April 2018 | |
| Vice President | Slumber Tsogwane |
| Preceded by | Ian Khama |
| Chairman of the Botswana Democratic Party | |
| In office 1 April 2017 – 4 April 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Ian Khama |
| Succeeded by | Slumber Tsogwane |
| 8th Vice President of Botswana | |
| In office 12 November 2014 – 1 April 2018 | |
| President | Ian Khama |
| Preceded by | Ponatshego Kedikilwe |
| Succeeded by | Slumber Tsogwane |
| Member of Parliament for Moshupa / Manyana | |
| In office 2009 – 1 April 2018 | |
| President | Ian Khama |
| Preceded by | Maitlhoko Mooka |
| Succeeded by | Karabo Gare |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi 21 July 1961 Moshupa, Bechuanaland (now Botswana) |
| Nationality | Motswana |
| Political party | Botswana Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Neo Masisi |
| Residence | State House |
| Alma mater | University of Botswana Florida State University |
| Profession | Teacher[1] |
Mokgweetsi Masisi Media
President Masisi (right) poses with Robert L. Barchi, President of Rutgers University
References
- ↑ "Republic of Botswana - Government portal". www.gov.bw. Archived from the original on 2014-11-29. Retrieved 2017-10-10.
- ↑ Guardian, INK Centre for Investigative Journalism, Botswana. "Who is Botswana's new President Mokgweetsi Masisi?". The M&G Online. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ↑ Welle (www.dw.com), Deutsche. "Botswana: Mokgweetsi Masisi takes over presidency amid opposition resurgence | DW | 31.03.2018". DW.COM. Retrieved May 14, 2019.
- ↑ "Botswana inaugurates new president Masisi in smooth handover". France 24. Apr 1, 2018. Retrieved May 14, 2019.