Death of Quett Ketumile Joni Masire
President Seretse Khama dies, Quett Masire, former vice-president, is made President after National Assembly vote
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1980 in Botswana
Explore 7 historical events and records for Botswana in 1980.
Historical records for Botswana in 1980
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Death of Seretse Khama
President Seretse Khama dies, Quett Masire, former vice-president, is made President after National Assembly vote
Economy of Botswana
Botswana is founder member of Southern African Development Coordination Conference (SADCC), grouping which aims to reduce regions economic reliance on South Africa
National Assembly
President Seretse Khama dies, Quett Masire, former vice-president, is made President after National Assembly vote
National Assembly
President Seretse Khama dies, Quett Masire, former vice-president, is made President after National Assembly vote
President of Botswana
Appointed President of Botswana
Southern African Development
Botswana is founder member of Southern African Development Coordination Conference (SADCC), grouping which aims to reduce regions economic reliance on South Africa
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