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Besides being President and a military officer, what other political position did Khama hold?
Finance Minister
Education Minister
Vice-President of Botswana
Foreign Affairs Minister
Answer
Before becoming the President of Botswana, Khama served as the Vice-President of Botswana from 1989 to 1998. He was also the Commander-in-Chief of the Botswana Defence Force from 1997 to 1998. During his time as Vice-President, Khama was instrumental in the development of Botswana's economy and in the country's transition to democracy. He also played a key role in the resolution of the Namibian War of Independence.
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