Bahrain’s Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al Zayani, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and United Arab Emirates (UAE) Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed display their copies of signed agreements while U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as they participate in the signing ceremony of the Abraham Accords, normalizing relations between Israel and some of its Middle East neighbors, in a strategic realignment of Middle Eastern countries against Iran, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, U.S., September 15, 2020. REUTERS/Tom Brenner TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
China analyses Trump’s Push for Gulf and Middle East Expansion of the Abraham Accords
*Chinese intelligence and military circles analyse the Abraham Accords between the Gulf states, the Middle East, and Israel as not merely peace treaties but rather the infrastructure for a technological and military alliance. By Dr…
8 June 2026
Pope Leo XIV apologises for the role of the Catholic Church in legitimising slavery
Pope Leo XIV breaks silence on the Vatican’s role in slavery, calls for vigilance in digital era
By Fortune Madondo Introduction Exactly a day after the 63rd anniversary of Africa day, on Monday, 26 May 2026, the head of the Vatican or worldwide Catholic church, Pope Leo XIV, came clean on the…
2 June 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin
Putin Extends Africa Day Greetings, Highlights Russia–Africa Ties
May 25, 2026 Russian President Vladimir Putin has conveyed warm wishes to African Heads of State and Government on the occasion of Africa Day, commending the continent’s progress and reaffirming Moscow’s commitment to deepening cooperation.…
29 May 2026
Orange Money Commercial and Marketing Director, Gazza Motswagole
Top’a o Pop’e promotion unveiled as Orange Money turns 15
Orange Botswana has launched a new customer promotion worth P1.1 million as its Orange Money service marks 15 years in operation. The campaign, branded Top’a o Pop’e, will run nationwide and offers daily, weekly and…
27 May 2026
An exhibitor at last year's Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair
UB positions itself as an industry partner at the Northern Trade Fair
Francistown, 27 May 2026 —The University of Botswana (UB) is showcasing its research, innovation and professional training programmes at the Business Botswana Northern Trade Fair (BBNTF), underscoring its role in driving economic diversification and skills…
27 May 2026
Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of the Cuban Revolution
STATEMENT BY THE REVOLUTIONARY GOVERNMENT
The Revolutionary Government condemns in the strongest terms the despicable accusation by the United States Department of Justice announced on May 20 and proclaimed for several weeks against Army General Raúl Castro Ruz, leader of…
27 May 2026
His Excellency Antonio Luis Punillones Izaguirre, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to the Republic of Botswana and Special Envoy to SADC
Cuba rejects U.S. imperialism: Ambassador Izaguirre condemns indictment of Army General Raúl Castro Ruz
Cynthia Thanda History is best told by the people who live it, and some stories demand to be heard directly from the source. On the 25th of May 2026, His Excellency Antonio Luis Punillones Izaguirre,…
27 May 2026
FNB Botswana Celebrates Greatness with Crowning of 2025_26 FNB Premiership Champions
Gaborone United Crowned Back‑to‑Back FNB Premiership Champions
Gaborone, 23 May 2026 — Gaborone United cemented their dominance in Botswana football on Saturday as they lifted the 2025/26 FNB Premiership trophy for a second consecutive season, pocketing a winners’ cheque of P1.4 million…
26 May 2026
The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana, Hon. Helen Pushy Manyeneng (right), attends the Joint Session of Standing Committees of the SADC Parliamentary Forum in Johannesburg, South Africa. Photo: SADC PF.
Botswana Deputy Speaker elected unopposed to lead SADC-PF GEWAYD Committee
By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg, South Africa The Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana, Hon. Helen Pushy Manyeneng, has been elected unopposed as Chairperson of the Gender Equality, Women Advancement and Youth Development…
26 May 2026
Angolan parliamentarian Hon Luísa Damião is the new Chairperson of the Sweden-funded Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP) Standing Committee of the SADC Parliamentary Forum. Photo: Moses Magadza, SADC PF
Angola’s Luísa Damião elected unopposed to chair SADC-PF HSDSP Committee
By Moses Magadza in Johannesburg Angolan parliamentarian Honourable Luísa Damião has been elected unopposed as Chairperson of the Sweden-funded Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP) Standing Committee of the SADC Parliamentary Forum for…
26 May 2026
