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Executive branch Botswana, in 35 editions.
The entry for Botswana published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 28
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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2025 edition
Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- vice president,
- Cabinet
president, vice president, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Quett K. J. MASIRE (since 13 July 1980); Vice President Peter S. MMUSI (since 3 January 1983)
Published as “Elections”
- National Assembly:
- last held 7 October 1989 (next to be held October 1994);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (38 total, 34 elected) BDP 35, BNF 3
- President:
- last held 7 October 1989 (next to be held October 1994); results - President Quett K. J. MASIRE was reelected by the National Assembly
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, vice president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Quett K. J. MASIRE (since 13 July 1980); Vice President Peter S.
MMUSI (since 3 January 1983)
National Assembly:
last held 7 October 1989 (next to be held October 1994); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (38 total, 34 elected) BDP 35, BNF 3
President:
last held 7 October 1989 (next to be held October 1994); results - President
Quett K. J. MASIRE was reelected by the National Assembly
Published as “Elections”
- National Assembly:
- last held 7 October 1989 (next to be held October 1994);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (38 total, 34 elected) BDP 35, BNF 3
- President:
- last held 7 October 1989 (next to be held October 1994); results - President Sir Ketumile MASIRE was reelected by the National Assembly
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Sir Ketunile MASIRE (since 13 July 1980); Vice President Festus MOGAE (since 9 March 1992 )
president, vice president, CabinetNational Assembly:
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Quett K. J. MASIRE (since 13 July 1980); Vice President Peter S.
MMUSI (since 3 January 1983)
last held 7 October 1989 (next to be held October 1994); results - percent
of vote by party NA; seats - (38 total, 34 elected) BDP 35, BNF 3
President:
last held 7 October 1989 (next to be held October 1994); results - PresidentQuett K. J. Sir Ketumile MASIRE was reelected by the National Assembly
president, vice president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Sir Ketunile MASIRE (since 13 July 1980); Vice President Festus
MOGAE (since 9 March 1992 )
The entry for Botswana did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Sir Ketumile MASIRE (since 13 July 1980);
- Vice President Festus MOGAE (since 9 March 1992);
- election last held 15 October 1994 (next to be held October 1999);
- results - President Sir Ketumile MASIRE was reelected by the National Assembly
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the president
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President Sir Ketumile MASIRE
(since 13 July 1980); Vice President Festus MOGAE (since 9 March
1992); election last held 15 October 1994 (next to be held October
1999); results - President Sir Ketumile MASIRE was reelected by the
National Assembly
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the president
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Sir Ketumile MASIRE (since 13 July 1980) was elected for a five-year term by the National Assembly;
- election last held 15 October 1994 (next to be held October 1999);
- Vice President Festus MOGAE (since 9 March 1992) was appointed by the president
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was appointed by the president
chief of state and head of government: President Sir Ketumile MASIRE
(since 13 July 1980); Vice President Festus MOGAE (since 9 March 1980) was elected for a five-year term by the1992); National Assembly; election last held 15 October 1994 (next to be
held Octoberresults - Vice President Sir Ketumile MASIRE Festus MOGAE (since 9 March 1992)
was reelected appointed by the
National Assembly
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet was appointed by the president
- chief of state :
- President Sir Ketumile MASIRE (since 13 July 1980);
- Vice President Festus MOGAE (since 9 March 1992);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Sir Ketumile MASIRE (since 13 July 1980);
- Vice President Festus MOGAE (since 9 March 1992);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections :
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 15 October 1994 (next to be held NA October 1999);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Sir Ketumile MASIRE elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state : President Sir Ketumile MASIRE (since 13 July 1980);
Vice President Festus MOGAE (since 9 March 1992); note - the president
is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Sir Ketumile MASIRE (since 13 July
1980); Vice President Festus MOGAE (since 9 March 1992); note - the
president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections : president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year
term; election last held 15 October 1994 (next to be held NA October
1999); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Sir Ketumile MASIRE elected president; percent of
National Assembly vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 15 October 1994 (next to be held NA October 1999);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Sir Ketumile MASIRE elected president; percent of National Assembly vote-NA
note: President MASIRE resigned on 31 March 1998; Vice President MOGAE assumed the presidency pending elections to be held in 1999; on 2 April 1998, Festus MOGAE, then president, designated S. K. Ian KHAMA to be vice president after he is elected to the National Assembly in accordance with constitutional requirements
chief of state : President Sir Ketumile MASIRE (since 13 July 1980); state: President Festus MOGAE (since
Vice9 March 1992); note - the president 1 April 1998) note-the
president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Sir Ketumile MASIRE (since 13 July Festus MOGAE (since
1980); Vice President9 March 1992); note - the 1 April 1998)
note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the presidentelections : elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year
term; election last held 15 October 1994 (next to be held NA October
1999); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Sir Ketumile MASIRE elected president; percent of
National Assembly vote - NA vote-NA
note: President MASIRE resigned on 31 March 1998; Vice President MOGAE
assumed the presidency pending elections to be held in 1999; on 2
April 1998, Festus MOGAE, then president, designated S. K. Ian KHAMA
to be vice president after he is elected to the National Assembly in
accordance with constitutional requirements
- chief of state:
- President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since NA April 1998);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since NA April 1998);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 15 October 1994 (next to be held NA October 1999);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Sir Ketumile MASIRE elected president; percent of National Assembly vote--NA
note: President MASIRE resigned on 31 March 1998; Vice President MOGAE assumed the presidency pending elections to be held in 1999; on 2 April 1998, Festus MOGAE, then president, designated Seretse Ian KHAMA to be vice president
chief of state: President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) note-the and Vice
President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since NA April 1998); note--the
president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) andnote-the Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since NA April 1998); note--the
president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year
five-year term; election last held 15 October 1994 (next to be held
NA October
election results: Sir Ketumile MASIRE elected president; percent of
National Assembly vote-NA vote--NA
note: President MASIRE resigned on 31 March 1998; Vice President MOGAE
MOGAE assumed the presidency pending elections to be held in 1999;
on 2S. K. Seretse
Ian KHAMAafter he is elected to the National Assembly in
accordance with constitutional requirements
- chief of state:
- President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since NA April 1998);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- vice president KHAMA is on a one-year leave of absence, effective 1 January 2000, but retains the title of vice president
- head of government:
- President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since NA April 1998);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government;
- vice president KHAMA is on a one-year leave of absence, effective 1 January 2000, but retains the title of vice president
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 16 October 1999 (next to be held NA October 2004);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Festus MOGAE elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 61.3%
chief of state: President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vicenote--thenote - the president is both the chief of state and head of government government; vice president KHAMA is on a one-year leave of absence, effective 1 January 2000, but retains the title of vice president
head of government: President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) andnote--thenote - the president is both the chief of state and head of government government; vice president KHAMA is on a one-year leave of absence, effective 1 January 2000, but retains the title of vice president
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a15 16 October 1994 1999 (next to be held1999); 2004); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Sir Ketumile MASIRE Festus MOGAE elected president; percent ofvote--NA vote - 61.3%
note: President MASIRE resigned on 31 March 1998; Vice President
MOGAE assumed the presidency pending elections to be held in 1999;
on 2 April 1998, Festus MOGAE, then president, designated Seretse
Ian KHAMA to be vice president
- chief of state:
- President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 16 October 1999 (next to be held NA October 2004);
- vice president appointed by the president election results: Festus MOGAE elected president;
- percent of National Assembly vote - 54.3%
chief of state: President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since NA April 13 July 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government; vice president KHAMA is on a one-year leave of absence, effective 1 January 2000, but retains the title of vice presidentgovernment head of government: President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since NA April 13 July 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government; vice president KHAMA is on a one-year leave of absence, effective 1 January 2000, but retains the title of vice presidentgovernment cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president61.3% 54.3%
The same text in 3 editions, 2002 to 2004.
- chief of state:
- President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term;
- election last held 16 October 1999 (next to be held NA October 2004);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Festus MOGAE elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 54.3%
chief of state: President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Festus MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held 16 October 1999 (next to be held NA October 2004); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Festus MOGAE elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 54.3%
- chief of state:
- President Festus G. MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Festus G. MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president indirectly elected for a five-year term;
- election last held 20 October 2004 (next to be held NA 2009);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Festus G. MOGAE elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 52%
chief of state: President Festus G. MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Festus G. MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a five-year term; election last held 16 20 October 1999 2004 (next to be held NA October 2004); 2009); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Festus G. MOGAE elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 54.3% 52%
- chief of state:
- President Festus G. MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Festus G. MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president indirectly elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 20 October 2004 (next to be held in 2009);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Festus G. MOGAE elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 52%
chief of state: President Festus G. MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Festus G. MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president indirectly elected for a five-year term; term (eligible for a second term); election last held 20 October 2004 (next to be held NA in 2009); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Festus G. MOGAE elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 52%
- chief of state:
- President Festus G. MOGAE (since 1 April 1998);
- Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Festus G. MOGAE (since 1 April 1998); Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president indirectly elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 20 October 2004 (next to be held in 2009);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Festus G. MOGAE elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 52%
chief of state: President Festus G. MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and 1998); Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Festus G. MOGAE (since 1 April 1998) and 1998); Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA (since 13 July 1998); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 1998)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president indirectly elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 20 October 2004 (next to be held in 2009); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Festus G. MOGAE elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 52%
- chief of state:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008);
- Vice President Mompati MERAFHE (since 1 April 2008);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Mompati MERAFHE (since 1 April 2008)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president indirectly elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 20 October 2004 (next to be held in October 2009);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Festus G. MOGAE elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 52%
chief of state: President Festus G. MOGAE Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 1998); 2008); Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA Mompati MERAFHE (since 13 July 1998); 1 April 2008); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Festus G. MOGAE Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 1998); 2008); Vice President Seretse Ian KHAMA Mompati MERAFHE (since 13 July 1998) 1 April 2008)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president indirectly elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 20 October 2004 (next to be held in October 2009); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Festus G. MOGAE elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 52%
- chief of state:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008);
- Vice President Mompati MERAFHE (since 1 April 2008);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Mompati MERAFHE (since 1 April 2008)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president indirectly elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 20 October 2004 (next to be held on 9 October 2009);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Festus G. MOGAE elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 52%: note - MOGAE stepped down on 1 April 2008 and designated KHAMA to serve out the remainder of his term
chief of state:
President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Mompati MERAFHE (since 1 April 2008); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Mompati MERAFHE (since 1 April 2008)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
elections:
president indirectly elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 20 October 2004 (next to be held in on 9 October 2009); vice president appointed by the president
election results:
Festus G. MOGAE elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 52% 52%: note - MOGAE stepped down on 1 April 2008 and designated KHAMA to serve out the remainder of his term
- chief of state:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008);
- Vice President Mompati MERAFHE (since 1 April 2008);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Mompati MERAFHE (since 1 April 2008)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president indirectly elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 20 October 2009 (next to be held in October 2014);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA%
chief of state:
President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Mompati MERAFHE (since 1 April 2008); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Mompati MERAFHE (since 1 April 2008)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president indirectly elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 20 October 2004 2009 (next to be held on 9 in October 2009); 2014); vice president appointed by the president
election results:Festus G. MOGAE Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - 52%: note - MOGAE stepped down on 1 April 2008 and designated KHAMA to serve out the remainder of his term NA%
- chief of state:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008);
- Vice President Mompati MERAFHE (since 1 April 2008);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Mompati MERAFHE (since 1 April 2008)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president indirectly elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 20 October 2009 (next to be held in October 2014);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state:
President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Mompati MERAFHE (since 1 April 2008); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Mompati MERAFHE (since 1 April 2008)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president indirectly elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 20 October 2009 (next to be held in October 2014); vice president appointed by the president
election results:
Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA% NA
The same text in 2012 and 2013.
- chief of state:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008);
- Vice President Ponatshego KEDIKILWE (since 2 August 2012);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Ponatshego KEDIKILWE (since 2 August 2012)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president indirectly elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 20 October 2009 (next to be held in October 2014);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state:
President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Mompati MERAFHE Ponatshego KEDIKILWE (since 1 April 2008); 2 August 2012); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Mompati MERAFHE Ponatshego KEDIKILWE (since 1 April 2008) 2 August 2012)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president indirectly elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 20 October 2009 (next to be held in October 2014); vice president appointed by the president
election results:
Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008);
- Vice President Ponatshego KEDIKILWE (since 2 August 2012);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Ponatshego KEDIKILWE (since 2 August 2012)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president indirectly elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 20 October 2009 (next to be held in October 2014);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state:
President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Ponatshego KEDIKILWE (since 2 August 2012); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Ponatshego KEDIKILWE (since 2 August 2012)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president indirectly elected for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 20 October 2009 (next to be held in October 2014); vice president appointed by the president
election results:
Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008);
- Vice President Ponatshego KEDIKILWE (since 2 August 2012);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Ponatshego KEDIKILWE (since 2 August 2012)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 20 October 2009 (next to be held in October 2014);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a
elections:five-year 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 20 October 2009 (next to be held in October 2014); vice president appointed by the president
election results:
The same text in 2016 and 2017.
- chief of state:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008);
- Vice President Mokgweetsi Eric MASISI (since 12 November 2014);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Mokgweetsi Eric MASISI (since 12 November 2014)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 24 October 2014 (next to be held in October 2019);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
chief of state: President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Ponatshego KEDIKILWE Mokgweetsi Eric MASISI (since 2 August 2012); 12 November 2014); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008); Vice President Ponatshego KEDIKILWE Mokgweetsi Eric MASISI (since 2 August 2012) 12 November 2014)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 20 24 October 2009 2014 (next to be held in October 2014); 2019); vice president appointed by the president
election results: Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Mokgweetse Eric MASISI (since 1 April 2018);
- Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mokgweetse Eric MASISI (since 1 April 2018);
- Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 24 October 2014 (next to be held in October 2019);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008) stepped down on 1 April 2018 having completed the constitutionally mandated 10-year term limit;
- upon his retirement, then Vice President MASISI became president
chief of state: President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA Mokgweetse Eric MASISI (since 1 April 2008); 2018); Vice President Mokgweetsi Eric MASISI Slumber TSOGWANE (since 12 November 2014); 4 April 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA Mokgweetse Eric MASISI (since 1 April 2008); 2018); Vice President Mokgweetsi Eric MASISI Slumber TSOGWANE (since 12 November 2014) 4 April 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 24 October 2014 (next to be held in October 2019); vice president appointed by the president
election results: President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA elected president; percent of National Assembly vote - NA (since 1 April 2008) stepped down on 1 April 2018 having completed the constitutionally mandated 10-year term limit; upon his retirement, then Vice President MASISI became president
- chief of state:
- President Mokgweetse Eric MASISI (since 1 April 2018);
- Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mokgweetse Eric MASISI (since 1 April 2018);
- Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 24 October 2014 (next to be held on 31 October 2019);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008) stepped down on 1 April 2018 having completed the constitutionally mandated 10-year term limit;
- upon his retirement, then Vice President MASISI became president
chief of state: President Mokgweetse Eric MASISI (since 1 April 2018); Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mokgweetse Eric MASISI (since 1 April 2018); Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 24 October 2014 (next to be held in on 31 October 2019); vice president appointed by the president
election results: President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008) stepped down on 1 April 2018 having completed the constitutionally mandated 10-year term limit; upon his retirement, then Vice President MASISI became president
The same text in 2020 and 2021.
- chief of state:
- President Mokgweetse Eric MASISI (since 1 April 2018);
- Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mokgweetse Eric MASISI (since 1 April 2018);
- Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 24 October 2014 (next to be held on 31 October 2019);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008) stepped down on 1 April 2018 having completed the constitutionally mandated 10-year term limit;
- upon his retirement, then Vice President MASISI became president;
- national elections held on 23 October 2019 gave MASISI'S BPD 38 seats in the National Assembly which then selected MASISI as President
chief of state: President Mokgweetse Eric MASISI (since 1 April 2018); Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mokgweetse Eric MASISI (since 1 April 2018); Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 24 October 2014 (next to be held on 31 October 2019); vice president appointed by the president
election results: President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008) stepped down on 1 April 2018 having completed the constitutionally mandated 10-year term limit; upon his retirement, then Vice President MASISI became president president; national elections held on 23 October 2019 gave MASISI'S BPD 38 seats in the National Assembly which then selected MASISI as President
- chief of state:
- President Mokgweetse Eric MASISI (since 1 April 2018);
- Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mokgweetse Eric MASISI (since 1 April 2018); Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018);
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 October 2019 (next to be held in 2024 October);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008) stepped down on 1 April 2018 having completed the constitutionally mandated 10-year term limit;
- upon his retirement, then Vice President MASISI became president;
- national elections held on 23 October 2019 gave MASISI'S BPD 38 seats in the National Assembly which then selected MASISI as President (2019)
chief of state: President Mokgweetse Eric MASISI (since 1 April 2018); Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mokgweetse Eric MASISI (since 1 April 2018); Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 24 23 October 2014 2019 (next to be held on 31 October 2019); in 2024 October); vice president appointed by the president
election results: President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since 1 April 2008) stepped down on 1 April 2018 having completed the constitutionally mandated 10-year term limit; upon his retirement, then Vice President MASISI became president; national elections held on 23 October 2019 gave MASISI'S BPD 38 seats in the National Assembly which then selected MASISI as President (2019)
- chief of state:
- President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe MASISI (since 1 April 2018);
- Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe MASISI (since 1 April 2018); Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 October 2019 (next to be held in October 2024);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA, who had served as president since 1 April 2008, stepped down on 1 April 2018 having completed the constitutionally mandated 10-year term limit;
- upon his retirement, then Vice President MASISI became president;
- national elections held in 2019 gave MASISI'S BPD 38 seats in the National Assembly which then selected MASISI as President
chief of state: President Mokgweetse Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe MASISI (since 1 April 2018); Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mokgweetse Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe MASISI (since 1 April 2018); Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018); 2018)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 October 2019 (next to be held in 2024 October); October 2024); vice president appointed by the president
election results: President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA (since KHAMA, who had served as president since 1 April 2008) 2008, stepped down on 1 April 2018 having completed the constitutionally mandated 10-year term limit; upon his retirement, then Vice President MASISI became president; national elections held on 23 October in 2019 gave MASISI'S BPD 38 seats in the National Assembly which then selected MASISI as President (2019)
- chief of state:
- President Duma BOKO (since 1 November 2024)
- head of government:
- President Duma BOKO (since 1 November 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 31 October 2024 (next to be held in October 2029);
- vice president appointed by the president
- election results:
- National elections held in 2024 gave BOKO's UDC 35 seats in the National Assembly, which then selected BOKO as President
chief of state: President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe MASISI Duma BOKO (since 1 April 2018); Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government November 2024)
head of government: President Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe MASISI Duma BOKO (since 1 April 2018); Vice President Slumber TSOGWANE (since 4 April 2018) November 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 31 October 2019 2024 (next to be held in October 2024); 2029); vice president appointed by the president
election results: President Seretse Khama Ian KHAMA, who had served as president since 1 April 2008, stepped down on 1 April 2018 having completed the constitutionally mandated 10-year term limit; upon his retirement, then Vice President MASISI became president; national National elections held in 2019 2024 gave MASISI'S BPD 38 BOKO's UDC 35 seats in the National Assembly Assembly, which then selected MASISI BOKO as President
- chief of state:
- President Duma BOKO (since 1 November 2024)
- head of government:
- President Duma BOKO (since 1 November 2024)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- election/appointment process:
- president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); vice president appointed by the president
- most recent election date:
- 31 October 2024
- election results:
- BOKO's UDC won 35 seats in the National Assembly, which then selected BOKO as president
- expected date of next election:
- October 2029
chief of state: President Duma BOKO (since 1 November 2024)
head of government: President Duma BOKO (since 1 November 2024)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the presidentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president indirectly elected by the National Assembly for a 5-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held on 31 October 2024 (next to be held in October 2029); vice president appointed by the president
most recent election results: National elections held in date: 31 October 2024 gave
election results: BOKO's UDC won 35 seats in the National Assembly, which then selected BOKO as President president
expected date of next election: October 2029
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