Fact checkPoliticsPublished May 8, 2026
The claim
“Festus Mogae, former President of Botswana, died at age 86.”
The government announced the death and three days of national mourning.
Our verdict
True
Mogae, president from 1998 to 2008, died on 8 May 2026 aged 86.
What we found
President Duma Boko announced the death. The claim is accurate.
The evidence
- Supports the claim
Botswana's former President Festus Mogae dies aged 86. [1]
How we checked
We checked the claim against Al Jazeera. We reviewed 1 relevant source.
Sources
- [1]Al Jazeera · Botswana's former President Festus Mogae dies aged 86
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