Ian Khama Former president of Botswana Ian Khama in Johannesburg, March 22, 2023. (more) Ian Khama president of Botswana Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Ian-Khama Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Seretse Khama Ian Khama Written by Fred Frommer Fred Frommer is a sports historian, author, and writer who has written for a host of national publications. Fred Frommer Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jan 16, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Quick Facts In full: Seretse Khama Ian Khama (Show more) Born: February 27, 1953, Surrey, England (age 71) (Show more) { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " When did Ian Khama serve as the president of Botswana? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Ian Khama served as the president of Botswana from 2008 to 2018." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " Who is Ian Khamau2019s father? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Ian Khama is the son of Sir Seretse Khama, who was a leader in Great Britainu2019s Bechuanaland protectorate, which is now the independent country of Botswana. He was Botswanau2019s first president (1966u201380)." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What significant change did Ian Khama make regarding elephant hunting in Botswana? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Khama imposed a ban on elephant hunting in 2014 as part of his conservation efforts. (The ban was later repealed in 2019 by another president.)" } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " Why did Ian Khama leave the Botswana Democratic Party? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Khama left the Botswana Democratic Party in 2019 because of a falling out with his successor, Mokgweetsi Masisi, over various issues, including the reversal of Khamau2019s elephant hunting ban." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What legal issues did Ian Khama face after his presidency? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "In 2022 Khama was charged in absentia with crimes including illegal possession of firearms and money laundering, which he claimed were fabricated and politically motivated." } } ] } Top Questions When did Ian Khama serve as the president of Botswana? Ian Khama served as the president of Botswana from 2008 to 2018.

　　Who is Ian Khama’s father? Ian Khama is the son of Sir Seretse Khama, who was a leader in Great Britain’s Bechuanaland protectorate, which is now the independent country of Botswana. He was Botswana’s first president (1966–80).

　　What significant change did Ian Khama make regarding elephant hunting in Botswana? Khama imposed a ban on elephant hunting in 2014 as part of his conservation efforts. (The ban was later repealed in 2019 by another president.)

　　Why did Ian Khama leave the Botswana Democratic Party? Khama left the Botswana Democratic Party in 2019 because of a falling out with his successor, Mokgweetsi Masisi, over various issues, including the reversal of Khama’s elephant hunting ban.

　　What legal issues did Ian Khama face after his presidency? In 2022 Khama was charged in absentia with crimes including illegal possession of firearms and money laundering, which he claimed were fabricated and politically motivated.

　　Ian Khama (born February 27, 1953, Surrey, England) is a retired military officer and politician who served as president of Botswana from 2008 to 2018. He previously served as vice president (1998–2008). For most of his political life he was affiliated with the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP), but in 2019 he left the party to support the Botswana Patriotic Front (BPF). He is the son of Sir Seretse Khama, who was a leader in Great Britain’s Bechuanaland protectorate—now the independent country of Botswana—and served as the new country’s first president (1966–80). Seretse Khama roiled Africa and the United Kingdom when ...(100 of 1146 words)

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