Africa

Russian President Vladimir remained as calm as water even as he faced tough questions from American journalist, Tucker Carlson

Tucker Carlson interviews Russian President Vladimir Putin and gets the whole world talking; some flipped, agitated and others, overjoyed

Tucker Carlson: Mr. President, thank you. On February 22, 2022, you addressed your country in your nationwide address when the conflict in Ukraine started and you said that you were acting because you had come to the conclusion that the United States through NATO might…

19 February 2024

Prof Onkgopotse JJ Tabane

University of Botswana appoints Professor Tabane Adjunct Professor

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The University of Botswana (UB) has appointed Prof Onkgopotse JJ Tabane as adjunct professor at the Department of Media Studies in the Faculty of Humanities. Professor Tabane, a South African, holds…

6 February 2024

AfDB Secretary-General Vincent Nmehielle

China’s infrastructure investments spur growth in Africa: AfDB official

The Pan Africanist Watchman China’s massive infrastructure investments in Africa are driving the continent’s economic growth, an African Development Bank (AfDB) official said on February 1. AfDB Secretary-General Vincent Nmehielle told journalists in Nairobi, the…

6 February 2024

Vasily Pushkov, Sputnik's Director for International Cooperation conducting a webinar for Botswana media

SputnikPro Master Class for Media Representatives from Botswana

Sputnik International News Media continues a series of master classes for media from Gaborone as part of the SputnikPro project. Vasily Pushkov, Sputnik’s Director for International Cooperation, met with correspondents of leading Botswana media. The…

1 February 2024

Foreign Ministry statement on the destruction of a Russian Il-76 military transport by Kyiv

Press Statement 31 January 2024 On the morning of January 24, the Kiev regime committed another terrorist act by downing a Russian Il-76 military transport plane near the village of Yablonovo in the Korochansky District, Belgorod Region. It was carrying 65…

31 January 2024

BRICS Sherpas on the first meeting of BRICS under Russian chairmanship

Russia opens the first meeting of BRICS Sherpas and sous-Sherpas during its presidency of the alliance in 2024 

Representatives of five new members – Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates – will also take part in the event, which is scheduled for January 30-February 1 in Moscow.  One of…

30 January 2024

High Commissioner Ms. Philda Nani Kereng

Philda Nani Kereng appointed Botswana’s High Commissioner to Nigeria

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman GABORONE, 30th January 2024: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs wishes to announce that His Excellency Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi, President of the Republic of Botswana, has appointed Ms. Philda Nani…

30 January 2024

Thousands of pro-Palestine Americans march from Bryant Park to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) Headquarters in New York City, led by labor unions calling for a ceasefire on December 21, 2023 [Selçuk Acar/Anadolu Agency]

Why is the US scared of Israel despite global condemnation of its support for the Zionist regime?

by Shaheryar Ali Khawaja The US government claims to be the champion of democracy and human rights, and is ever ready to highlight heinous acts of discrimination around the world. However, when it comes to calling…

25 January 2024

A meeting between Vladimir Putin and Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud took place in the Saudi King’s al-Yamamah Palace..jpg

Russian-Saudi talks: Putin meets Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud

December 6, 2023 Riyadh With Crown Prince and Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud. Photo: Sergei Savostyanov, TASS At the Conclusion of the Visit of Vladimir Putin to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia a Joint Statement has been adopted. Beginning of Russian-Saudi talks…

23 January 2024

Vladimir Putin held talks with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi.

Russia-United Arab Emirates talks: Vladimir Putin meets UAE’s President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi

Vladimir Putin held talks with President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. December 6, 2023 Abu Dhabi With President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during the official…

23 January 2024

Leader of Opposition Hon. Dumelang Saleshando whose Botswana Congress Party (BCP) boasts 15 MPs in the 13th Parliament

 A Response to the State of the Nation Address

By Hon Dumelang Saleshando Leader of Opposition 21 November 2024 Title: We have crossed the Rubicon: Now what awaits us? A new or old Botswana Mr. Speaker, your Honour the Vice President and fellow members…

21 November 2024

State of the Nation Address to the First Meeting of the First Session of the 13th Parliament

By Advocate Duma Gideon Boko President of the Republic of Botswana 19th November 2024 Theme: Transforming Botswana for inclusive growth May their souls rest in peace and in their memory, let us forge ahead with…

21 November 2024

HB invests 137 Million Pula in Botswana, fuelling the nation’s rise as a diamond powerhouse

Eighteen (18) months after launch, HB is advancing HB Botswana’s processing capacity with a transformative new 137 million Pula investment. This commitment will expand HB’s processing capacity and create hundreds of high-quality jobs, positioning Botswana…

21 November 2024

Elephant over-population causes massive destruction of trees, poor food and water supply for all the wildlife_

U.S. Appeals Court’s decision on ivory, Rhino horn sales may signal reopening of international trade

 By Emmanuel Koro  Johannesburg,  19 November 2024 In a significant development for a return to a reasonable approach to trade in ivory and rhino horn products,  the U.S. Second Court of Appeals has removed the…

21 November 2024

India in top 10 globally for patents, trademarks and industrial designs

India now ranks among the top 10 countries globally in the number of patents, trademarks and industrial design applications, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) 2024 report on IP trends. The World Intellectual…

20 November 2024

Irina Abramova (Moderator), Mohamed Salem Ould Merzoug (Mauritania FM), Sergey Lavrov (Russia FM) and Dr Monque Nsanzabanganwa (African Union Commission) - Pic (TPA)

Russia has never been involved in the exploitation of African peoples – Sergey Lavrov

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman At the close of the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum on November 10th 2024 in the Sirius Federal Territory, Sochi, Russia’s veteran Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov fielded questions…

19 November 2024