Africa

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

Statement by Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia at UNSC briefing regarding the attacks against Belgorod

Mr.President, Colleagues, It was just yesterday that we met in this room at the insistence of representatives of the Kiev regime and their sponsors, who tried to pass off the consequences of the unprofessional work…

23 January 2024

Vassily Nebenzia

Russian Foreign Ministry statement on yet another brutal attack on Russian civilians by the Kiev regime

The Kiev regime has once again revealed its inhuman Nazi essence by committing another cynical and horrific crime – an attack on residential areas in Belgorod using multiple launch rocket systems. The premeditated and meticulously…

23 January 2024

Vassily Nebenzia

Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia briefs UNSC about strikes by US-led international coalition against the territory of Yemen

Mr. President, We thank Khaled Khiari for the briefing. However, in the context of an obvious armed aggression against a sovereign country, we would have liked to see the UN Secretary-General as a briefer today.…

23 January 2024

Russian MFA

Foreign Ministry statement on the Kiev regime’s latest terrorist attack on the Russian city of Donetsk

Armed formations of Ukrainian neo-Nazis, with support of the countries of the collective West, continue to carry out terrorist attacks against Russian civilians. It is clear that they have nothing human in them. Neither the…

23 January 2024

Rising on the world stage: India’s ‘Vishwa Mitra’ initiative evokes collective global interest

In an impressive demonstration of India’s rising stature on the global stage, the address delivered by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the United Nations, focusing on India’s ‘Vishwa Mitra’ initiative, has emerged as among…

23 January 2024

India’s diaspora powerhouse: Leading the 2023 global remittance list with a record $125 Billion

India has achieved a remarkable milestone in 2023 by leading the global remittance charts with a staggering $125 billion, as reported by the World Bank. India’s position at the top of the global remittance charts…

23 January 2024

Khaled Nabhan [KhaledSafi/X]

Israeli forces kill ‘soul of my soul’ grandad Khaled Nabhan in air strike on Gaza

A Palestinian grandfather, who grieved for his three-year-old granddaughter after she was killed in an Israeli air strike last year, was killed in another Israeli attack on central Gaza in December 16, 2024. Khaled Nabhan…

23 December 2024

The Iconic Taj Mahal Monument, a dedication of love

TAJ MAHAL; A LOVE STORY BUILT AT THE HEART OF AGRA CITY

Cynthia Thanda Love, such a beautiful word that carries so much weight. Some describe it as a feeling of butterflies, an emotion of sorts emitted by happiness. I have read so many books in an…

18 December 2024

Magaya-at-the-Wailing-Wall-in-Jerusalem.

Zionist Pentecostalism in Africa: A Threat to Security, Solidarity, and True Christian Values with Reflections on Zimbabwe

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa* The rise of Zionist sponsored Pentecostalism in Africa represents a dangerous alignment of religious influence, political manipulation, and imperialist agendas. This movement, actively supported by apartheid Israel, undermines Africa’s security, weakens…

17 December 2024

Signing documents for Unipod is UNDP Resident Representative Mr Balazs Horvath, Education PS, Bonolo Khumotaka and UB Vice Chancellor Prof. David Norris

Botswana’s first University Innovation Pod (UniPod) will bridge the gap between higher education and industry

By Dr Faith Rapuleng-Tuelo* Botswana’s first University Innovation Pod (UniPod) will be officially launched this afternoon (Monday 16th December 2024) at 1500hrs, at the University of Botswana Innovation Centre, Block 222. The Minister of Higher…

15 December 2024

MOSIP: THE NEW FUTURE OF NATIONAL DIGITAL IDENTITY INFRASTRUCTURE

Cynthia Thanda The visit to the Modular Open Source Identity Platform on 13th December 2024 proved beyond doubt the immense power of technology to bring people together as journalists from East and Southern Africa drank…

13 December 2024

Alexey Moiseev has been serving as a Deputy Finance Minister of the Russian Federation since 2012. Prior to this Mr Moiseev worked in various senior positions in the private sector, and served as a senior economist at the Central Bank of the Russian Federation.

Russian Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moiseev comments post the 2024 Kimberley Process Plenary Session

The 21st Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary Meeting under the UAE’s Chairmanship took place in Dubai from 12-15 November, 2024.  The outcome of the UAE Chairmanship, which was held under the “Year of Delivery” motto, allows us…

11 December 2024