Botswana's former President Ketumile Masire dies aged 91

Sir Ketumile Masire - the "architect" of Botswana's stability

Botswana has declared three days of national mourning after the death of former President Sir Ketumile Masire, aged 91.

Mr Masire, who led the country from 1980 to 1998, is credited with being the architect of the country's famed stability, reports the AFP news agency.

He was also involved in peace initiatives across Africa, including ending Mozambique's long civil war.

Botswana has had uninterrupted civilian rule since independence in 1966.