Africa

FOOTBALL IMPERIALISM

By F. Madondo  A shocker In recent months, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was in the news for giving up its mineral wealth to Trump administration in exchange for promise of security from the United…

25 August 2025

Three elephants at the Johannesburg Zoo

Pretoria and Johannesburg Residents Protest Elephant Removals From Zoos

By Emmanuel KoroJohannesburg – 24 August 2025 Residents of Tshwane, formerly Pretoria, are furious over the removal of the city’s last elephant bull, Charley, from the National Zoological Gardens. For over 20 years, Charley was…

24 August 2025

The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) and Speaker of the National Assembly of Madagascar, Hon. Justin Tokely, proposes a toast during a luncheon hosted in honour of the visiting SADC PF Lobby Team.

SADC PF President advocates for unity and regional integration

By Moses Magadza Antananarivo, Madagascar – The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) and Speaker of the National Assembly of Madagascar, Hon. Justin Tokely, has urged regional legislators to deepen interparliamentary cooperation and…

24 August 2025

H.E Andry Nirina Rajoelina, president of Madagascar signs the Agreement

Historic breakthrough as Madagascar and Mauritius sign the SADC Parliament Agreemet

By Moses Magadza Madagascar and Mauritius have signed the Agreement Amending the SADC Treaty to recognise the SADC Parliament as an institution of SADC, bringing to 15 the number of Member States that have endorsed…

24 August 2025

Abuja shines. A heartfelt ode to Abuja: The jewel of Nigeria’s heart

Opinion by Ras Mubarak 23 August 2025 We arrived in Abuja last night, after driving some 434 miles or 752 km from Lagos. This brings our total travel time to Abuja, after setting off from…

23 August 2025

Ras Mubarak boards the vehicle as the team begins the 39-country campaign for visa-free travel across Africa

Activists embark on road trip across Africa to campaign for a visa-free continent

August 22, 2025 Former Ghanaian MP and dedicated Pan-Africanist Ras Mubarak is leading a group of activists on an ambitious campaign to mobilize support for a visa-free and united Africa. The Trans African Tourism and…

23 August 2025

Deal sealed: President Boko and Sheikh Mansour Bin Jabor Bin Jassim Al Thani close the deal with a firm handshake

Botswana Secures $12 Billion Investment Deal with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings

Gaborone, Botswana — August 21, 2025 Botswana has signed a landmark $12 billion investment agreement with Qatar-based Al Mansour Holdings, marking one of the largest foreign direct investment commitments in the country’s history. President Duma…

21 August 2025

Talks were held in Washington with the participation of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of the United States Donald Trump, President of France Emmanuel Macron, President of Finland Alexander Stubb, Federal Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Keir Starmer, President of the Council of Ministers of Italy Giorgia Meloni, President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

Talks Were Held in Washington Between the Leaders of Ukraine, the U.S., France, Finland, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, the EU, and NATO

19 August 2025 – 05:29 Talks were held in Washington with the participation of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of the United States Donald Trump, President of France Emmanuel Macron, President of Finland Alexander…

19 August 2025

Aide to the President of Russia Yury Ushakov

Putin and Trump Hold Post-Summit Call, Reaffirm Commitment to Ukraine Peace Talks

August 19, 2025 — Moscow/Washington Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump held a telephone conversation Tuesday evening, reaffirming their commitment to advancing peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, according to a statement…

19 August 2025

Putin-Trump Joint news conference following Russia-US talks in Alaska

The Russia-US summit took place at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. Vladimir Putin and the President of the United States, Donald Trump, held talks at the Arctic Warrior Convention Centre. On the Russian side,…

19 August 2025

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