Archibald Mogwe
Archibald Mogwe | |
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Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
In office 1974–1984 | |
Minister of Mineral Resources and Water Affairs | |
In office 1985–1994 | |
Personal details | |
Born | [1][2][3] Macheng o-o-Moswaana, Kanye, Bechuanaland Protectorate | 29 August 1921
Died | 25 February 2021 (aged 99) |
Nationality | Motswana |
Political party | Botswana Democratic Party |
Spouse(s) | (1) Lena Mosele Senakhomo. (2) Serara Khupe |
Children | 3 |
Parent(s) | Moruti Morutwana Mogwe, Mare Mogwe |
Residence | Botswana |
Archibald Mooketsa Mogwe (29 August 1921 – 25 February 2021) was a politician and diplomat in Botswana. A member of parliament from Kanye, Mogwe served as the foreign minister from 1974 to 1984, and as the Minister of Mineral Resources and Water Affairs from 1985 to 1994, before serving as Ambassador to the United States. He was appointed to the latter post on 13 November 1995 and presented his credentials on 6 February 1996.[4] Mogwe also played an important role as a facilitator in the Inter-Congolese Dialogue.
With his first wife Lena Mosele Senakhomo (d. 1992) he had two daughters, Maleta Lock (b. 1954) and Alice Mogwe (b. 1961), and one son, Hugh Lehlohonolo Moabi (b. 1956). From 1997 to his death he was married to Botswana’s first female professor, Serara Selelo-Mogwe.
He died in February 2021 at the age of 99.[5]
References[]
- ^ Profile of Archibald Mogwe
- ^ The International Who's Who 2004. Europa Publications. 2003. p. 1155. ISBN 1857432177.
- ^ "Index Mo".
- ^ "Diplomatic Representation for the Republic of Botswana", US State Department website.
- ^ "Botswana's Archibald Mogwe hailed as colossus of public service". SAnews. 1 March 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
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