Seretse Khama1966
Bechuanaland is granted independence and becomes Republic of Botswana with Seretse Khama as President
Botswana · Government / Government of Botswana. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Bechuanaland is granted independence and becomes Republic of Botswana with Seretse Khama as President
The BDP wins the general election, Khama is re-elected for another term
The BDP wins a majority, Khama is re-elected as President
Appointed President of Botswana
General elections, BDP wins a majority, Quett Masire is re-elected as President
Legislative elections, BDP secures 53% of vote, Masire re-elected by National Assembly
Seretse Ian Khama, the half-white son of Botswanas first president, is sworn in as President
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