Africa

Indian economy’s stellar performance; joins the ranks of stock market superpowers

Shishu Ranjan and Ajit Jha If the year 2022 witnessed the Indian economy replacing the UK as the world’s fifth largest economy, the year 2023 saw India achieving a major milestone when its stock market…

23 January 2024

Chinese Foreign Minister’s visit to Egypt, Tunisia, Togo, Cote d’Ivoire, Brazil, Jamaica

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will visit Egypt, Tunisia, Togo and Cote d’Ivoire upon invitation from Jan. 13 to 18.…

16 January 2024

Algeria Takes a Seat on the UN Security Council

Also published in Lawfare ABOUT THE AUTHORS Sabina Henneberg Sabina Henneberg is a 2022-23 Soref Fellow at The Washington Institute. Twenty years after its last term, Algiers returns to make its mark, potentially affecting U.S. efforts…

14 January 2024

President Hage Geingob of Namibia (File Picture)

Namibia criticises German support for Israel over ICJ genocide case

By Danai Nesta Kupemba BBC News Namibia has condemned former colonial ruler Germany for rejecting a case at a UN court accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. Germany has offered to intervene on Israel’s…

14 January 2024

iNkosi Zwelivelile Mandela (TPA File Picture)

Address by Nkosi ZMD Mandela, MP to the Mass Gathering at Nelson Mandela Place

Glasgow, Scotland on Saturday 13th January 2023 at 15:00 Programme Director Comrades and Friends Ladies and Gentlemen I bring you revolutionary greetings from South Africa. I address you today as a free man because generations…

13 January 2024

‘We are ready for a war’: Somalia threatens conflict with Ethiopia over breakaway region

Somaliland hoped to be recognised as a country after port deal with landlocked Ethiopia – but move has sparked fury in Somalia Somalia is prepared to go to war to stop Ethiopia recognising the breakaway…

13 January 2024

The outcome of the US presidential race is not of great concern to us, Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with Rossiya Segodnya International Information Agency, December 31, 2023

Question: What will happen to the representatives of the Kiev regime once Russia achieves its objectives in the special military operation in Ukraine? Will an investigation into the crimes of the Kiev regime be initiated and…

10 January 2024

Solidarity rally held in Mandela Square, Ramallah, ahead of the ICJ hearing set for January 11 and 12 at The Hague, The Netherlands - Pic (Laith Jada)

South Africa assembles best legal brains for its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, will hold public hearings on the request for the indication of provisional measures submitted by South Africa…

10 January 2024

BRICS leaders in a show of unity (PIC. Contributed)

BRICS expansion shows its bright prospect, China’s top diplomat tells the Media

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman BRICS expansion has shown its bright prospect, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said on January 2 at a daily press briefing. Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Iran,…

8 January 2024

Ruins and devastation stare Ukraine in the eye but ceasefire or peace talks are not an option for the authorities

There Is a Path to Victory in Ukraine – Article by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba for “Foreign Affairs” (USA)

14 December 2023 14:51 FOREIGN AFFAIRSRUSSIA’S AGGRESSION AGAINST UKRAINEUSA It was almost two years ago that Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As another winter of war arrives, voices skeptical of the country’s prospects…

2 January 2024

He's back! Pic (CNN)

Extorting Allies: The Flaws in Trump’s Global Strategy

By Munyaradzi Munaro & Mafa Kwanisai Mafa In last year’s U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump emerged victorious once again, much to the surprise and dismay of many. His return to power has reignited global concerns…

21 January 2025

Zimbabwe and Cuban leadership meeting (Pic. The Chronicle)

Solidarity with Cuba: A Call for Justice and the End of the Blockade

By Cde Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The recent announcement by the United States to take steps towards easing some restrictions on Cuba has been met with cautious optimism by supporters of the Cuban Revolution worldwide, including…

18 January 2025

President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera meets Russia's Vladimir Putin

CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadera in Russia for official visit

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman President of Russia Vladimir Putin held talks at the Kremlin with President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera, who is in Russia on an official visit (January 16, 2025) In…

17 January 2025

Announcement of the Ceasefire in Gaza Agreement

Press Statement – The ceasefire agreement is the result of the legendary resilience of our great Palestinian people and our valiant resistance in the Gaza Strip over more than 15 months. – The agreement to…

16 January 2025

Bengaluru Palace, an imposing architectural marvel (Pic. Cynthia Thanda)

How India inspired and ignited the spirit of patriotism in me

Cynthia Thanda 2024 is the year that made me proud of being a Motswana. From our own Lesego Chombo being Miss World Africa, Letsile Tebogo a gold medallist at the Olympics to the new government…

14 January 2025

“Botswana affirms and appreciates the long standing relations with China.” These words were said by President Duma Gideon Boko during a courtesy call by His Excellency Mr. Shao Hong, Vice Chairperson of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Pic - BW Presidency Facebook

Sino-Tswana diplomatic relations celebrate golden jubilee as Chinese FM’s Africa charm offensive sweeps through Namibia, Republic of the Congo, Chad & Nigeria

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Xi Jinping Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with Botswanan President Duma Boko on the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between China and Botswana On January 6, 2025, President Xi Jinping…

8 January 2025