Joseph Legwaila

Joseph Manson John Legwaila is a List of [diplomatic missions of Botswana|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.

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.

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. He represented Botswana on the United Nations Security Council and served as its President for one month in 1995.
He also led multiple UN missions in Africa, including heading the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea from 29 September 2000, as a special representative of the Secretary General.

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.

Legwaila is affiliated with the Botswana Democratic Party and has held political roles within the national framework.

Legwaila is married and has three children.