THE AFRICA TIMES | BOTSWANA —
GABORONE – The government of Botswana has announced three days of national mourning following the death of former President Festus Mogae. Mogae, who also served as Chairperson of South Sudan’s Reconstituted Joint Monitoring and Evaluation Commission, passed away early Friday morning at the age of 86.
Incumbent President Duma Boko made the announcement during a live televised address. He revealed that Mogae died at approximately 7:30 a.m. local time after a brief illness. President Boko praised the late leader as a “distinguished statesman and patriot,” noting that his life exemplified honour, integrity, and a deep commitment to serving his people.
Contribution to Peace in South Sudan
For the people of South Sudan, Mogae was more than a foreign dignitary; he played
