Festus Mogae to lead Commonwealth observer group for Kenya’s upcoming election
The Commonwealth has announced the appointment of Botswana’s former President, Festus Mogae, to lead its observer group for Kenya’s upcoming general elections. The 20-person Group will be in Kenya for the August 9 polls at…
13 July 2022
At 20, African Union has achieved much but the work goes on
The launch of the African Union on July 9, 2002, was met with great optimism. The AU has since accomplished much to unlock Africa’s potential and secure prosperity, but there is more to do. The…
12 July 2022
The AU should move to expel Morocco
Twenty-seven dead and counting! International media on Friday were filled with horrific scenes of “African” migrants being beaten to death with black batons while laying on the ground as Moroccan authorities in their black uniforms…
11 July 2022
Dr. Kabelo Senyatso, Director Det.t Wildlife
Response to report on trophy hunting of African Elephants in Botswana’s CBNRM areas by Dr. Adam Cruise
Dr Kabelo J. Senyatso The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP) notes with concern and disappointment a report by Dr. Adam Cruise titled Investigation into the trophy hunting of elephants in Botswana’s Community-Based Natural…
8 July 2022
Corruption: Africa’s undeclared pandemic
Corruption is devastating economies across the continent. The African Union needs to take swift action. On June 21, Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera fired the country’s chief of police, suspended several senior government officials and also…
3 July 2022
UN Security Council divided in addressing Moroccan massacre of African migrants near Melilla
The United Nations Security Council held a closed-door session last Wednesday to discuss Melilla tragedy, where at least 23 migrants died under Moroccan police brutality while trying to cross into the Spanish enclave last Friday…
2 July 2022
Parliaments remain at the centre stage of reform action – SADC (PF) Head, Ms. Boemo Sekgoma
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Parliament has been described as a “peace-building” institution that is well-placed to resolve conflicts. In a statement released today (June 30th) to mark the International Day of Parliamentarism, the Secretary-General of…
30 June 2022
Melilla migrant deaths: Spain prosecutor opens probe amid protests
Benjamin Bathke Published on : 2022/06/29 (Source: Infomigrants) Spanish prosecutors have launched an investigation into last week’s migrant deaths on the border of Spain’s Melilla enclave in Africa. The Spanish prime minister meanwhile defended the way…
30 June 2022
Morocco: AU and UN call for investigation into Melilla tragedy
The head of the African Union Commission, Chad’s Moussa Faki Mahamat, denounced the “violent and degrading treatment of African migrants” on Friday during an attempt to enter the Spanish enclave of Melilla. He has called…
29 June 2022
Chairperson of the SACU Council of Ministers, Peggy Serame flanked by fellow Ministers, Dr. Lemogang Kwape and Moagi Lefoko
SACU region looks to AfCFTA implementation to ward off spill-over effects from the Russia-Ukraine war
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The spill-over effects from the war in Ukraine are not only threatening the global economic growth prospects but food security with the continued surge in food prices and other commodities. Officially…
28 June 2022
