A view shows part of Havana as U.S.-Cuba tensions rise after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to stop Venezuelan oil and money from reaching Cuba and suggested the communist-run island to strike a deal with Washington, in Havana, Cuba, January 11, 2026. REUTERS/Norlys Perez
When Punishment Becomes Policy: The U.S. Blockade is an Attack on Human Rights — Cuba Must Be Free
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa On January 29, the U.S. government moved to tighten its economic siege against Cuba by threatening punitive tariffs on any country that sends fuel to Havana. According to Cuba’s Foreign Minister,…
18 February 2026
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov convened a working lunch in Moscow with ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions from BRICS members and partner countries
BRICS Diplomats Rally for UN Centrality, Greater Global Majority Representation
On February 17, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov convened a working lunch in Moscow with ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions from BRICS members and partner countries. The gathering underscored the bloc’s growing ambition to…
17 February 2026
Ambassador Malainin Lakhal, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Sahrawi Republic to Ethiopia and the African Union
Attempt to Impose Morocco’s Colonial Autonomy Plan Is a Ticking Time Bomb
by Kholoud B. In an interview with DZ54, Ambassador Malainin Lakhal*, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Sahrawi Republic to Ethiopia and the African Union, stated that Western Sahara expects Washington to use its weight to…
17 February 2026
The Illegality of Empire: Guantánamo Bay, Sovereignty, and a System of Global Bases
By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The ongoing presence of the United States naval base at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, is not merely a historical oddity; it is a living testament to the persistence of imperial power and…
17 February 2026
Cuban Ambassador to Botswana, Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, recently paid a courtesy call on the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic’s Ambassador, Sidihiba Abdala
Cuban and Sahrawi Ambassadors Strengthen Diplomatic Ties in Botswana
Gaborone — The Cuban Ambassador to Botswana, Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, recently paid a courtesy call on the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic’s Ambassador, Sidihiba Abdala. During the fraternal meeting, the two envoys exchanged views on…
14 February 2026
Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Lesotho, Hon. Ts’epang Matlhohonolofatso Ts’ita‑Mosena
Lesotho Deputy Speaker Champions condom use as an act of love ahead of Valentine’s Day
By Moses Magadza The Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Lesotho, Hon. Ts’epang Matlhohonolofatso Ts’ita‑Mosena, has urged Basotho to embrace condom use as a responsible and caring choice to protect loved ones from HIV, sexually…
13 February 2026
Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Lesotho, Hon. Ts’epang Matlhohonolofatso Ts’ita‑Mosena
Lesotho Deputy Speaker Champions condom use as an act of love ahead of Valentine’s Day
By Moses Magadza The Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Lesotho, Hon. Ts’epang Matlhohonolofatso Ts’ita‑Mosena, has urged Basotho to embrace condom use as a responsible and caring choice to protect loved ones from HIV, sexually…
13 February 2026
Ms Boemo Sekgoma SADC PF SG
SADC PF rallies Parliamentarians to end condom stigma and domesticate the HIV Model Law
By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – The Secretary-General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Ms Boemo Sekgoma, has called on parliamentarians across Southern Africa to intensify efforts to promote condom use, eliminate stigma and domesticate the…
13 February 2026
Human Capital Director Mlungisi Jackalas
FNB Botswana Named Top Employer in Botswana and Africa
Gaborone, Botswana — February 2026 FNB Botswana has been ranked the Number One Top Employer in Botswana for 2026 and awarded the Top Employer Africa certification for the second consecutive year, according to the Top…
13 February 2026
Dr. Faith Rapuleng-Tuelo Director of Public Affairs
UB Hosts National Budget Dialogue Amid Fiscal Challenges
Gaborone — The University of Botswana (UB) will today host its third National Budget Dialogue, a high-level forum bringing together academics, policymakers, industry leaders and the public to interrogate the country’s fiscal direction. The event…
11 February 2026
