Joseph Legwaila

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Joseph Legwaila
Permanent Representative of Botswana to the United Nations
In office
12 November 2014 –5 November 2019
Personal details
Born(1937-02-02)2 February 1937
Botswana
Political party Botswana Democratic Party
Children3
Alma mater University of Alberta
OccupationDiplomat, Politician

Joseph Manson John Legwaila (born 2 February 1937) is a Botswanan Diplomat, Politician and former United Nations official. He has represented Botswana in multiple international capacities and has held senior positions within the United Nations. [1]

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Early life and education

Legwaila was born on 2 February 1937 in Botswana. He studied politics, history and international relations at the University of Alberta in Canada, where he also held teaching positions. [1]

United Nations career

Legwaila served in several senior roles within the United Nations. He was Vice-President of the United Nations General Assembly for three sessions: 1981, 1987 and 1991. [2] He represented Botswana on the United Nations Security Council and served as its President for one month in 1995. [3]

He also led multiple UN missions in Africa, including heading the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea (UNMEE) from 29 September 2000, as a special representative of the Secretary General. [4]

Diplomatic service

Legwaila held several diplomatic roles for Botswana in the Americas. He served as Ambassador to Cuba from 1981 to 2001 and concurrently as Consul General in Jamaica during the same period. [5]

Political career

Legwaila is affiliated with the Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) and has held political roles within the national framework. [5]

Personal life

Legwaila is married and has three children. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Morton, Fred; Ramsay, Jeff; Mgadla, Part Themba (2008). Historical Dictionary of Botswana (4th ed.). Scarecrow Press. p. 200. ISBN   978-0-8108-5467-3 . Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  2. ↑ "UN General Assembly Past Vice-Presidents" . Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  3. ↑ "UN Security Council Presidents" . Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  4. ↑ "UNMEE – United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea" . Retrieved 2 October 2025.
  5. 1 2 Morton, Fred; Ramsay, Jeff; Mgadla, Part Themba (2008). Historical Dictionary of Botswana (4th ed.). Scarecrow Press. p. 201. ISBN   978-0-8108-5467-3 . Retrieved 2 October 2025.
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