About Archibald Mogwe
Lived 1921 – 2021 (aged 99). Archibald Mogwe was a Botswanan politician and diplomat.
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. Mogwe also played an important role as a facilitator in the Inter-Congolese Dialogue. Early on, he made his mark as the first Permanent Secretary to the Office of President Sir Seretse Khama.
Honours
Awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) on the eve of Botswana's independence in 1966
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Who was Archibald Mogwe?
Motswana politician (1921-2021)
When was Archibald Mogwe born?
Archibald Mogwe was born on 29 August 1921 in Kanye.
When did Archibald Mogwe die?
Archibald Mogwe died on 25 February 2021.
What was Archibald Mogwe's occupation?
Archibald Mogwe was a politician and diplomat.
What nationality was Archibald Mogwe?
Archibald Mogwe was Botswanan.
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