Lt Gen Maaparankoe Mahao Peace and Justice Foundation pays tribute to Masire

We send this sincere message of condolences and solidarity to Sir Ketumile Masire’s family, the Government and the people of Botswana during this moment of bereavement.

President Masire was a statesman of note in African and world politics. One of the illustrious founders of post-colonial Botswana, he will be remembered for leaving behind a solidly democratic country and a people confident of a promising future. On the international scene, Sir Ketumile mediated peace and stability in a number of African states. The people of Lesotho fondly remember his efforts in addressing the perennial scourge of instability in our perpetually troubled country. Our people experienced him as a humble but firm mediator who strove for a peaceful end to often tense situations.