BDF succession race heats up as Segokgo bows out

The announcement was made this week through a media release by the BDF, informing the public, stakeholders, and strategic partners of the Commander’s impending retirement. Segokgo’s departure will mark the end of an era. He is the only Commander of the Defence Force (CDF) to have served under three Presidents, having been appointed in 2016 by former President Ian Khama, continued through Mokgweetsi Masisi’s administration, and completing his tenure under current President Advocate Duma Boko.

As his retirement date draws near, attention now turns to the looming succession question, with President Boko expected to make one of the most consequential appointments of his presidency, the next head of the BDF. Speculation is already swirling within defence circles and the public about who might succeed Segokgo.