Africa

Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign Launches from Accra, Championing a Visa-Free Africa by 2030

By Eryk Kwesi Agyapong Media Liaison Officer Accra, Ghana – August 17, 2025 – The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign will embark on a historic 40,000-kilometer road journey across 39 African countries, starting from…

17 August 2025

“Free Palestine”: Voices Rise in Gaborone Solidarity March

Gaborone, Botswana — August 16, 2025 Cynthia Thanda Botswana reaffirmed its commitment to human rights and global justice on Saturday as citizens gathered for a solidarity march in support of Palestinians at Tsholofelo Community Hall…

16 August 2025

India, Botswana Reaffirm Strategic Ties at Independence Day Reception

The Pan-Afrikanist Watchman Gaborone, Botswana — August 14, 2025 India and Botswana reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral ties across trade, education, defence, and global cooperation during a reception in Gaborone marking India’s 79th Independence…

16 August 2025

Mr Ndayio Kimokoa (left) of Kimokoa Village of Longido Game Control Area, Tanzania

International Hunting for Harmony – How a Tanzanian Village Balances Life and Wildlife

By Emmanuel KoroJohannesburg – 14 August 2025 The midday sun hung low over Kimokoa Village, turning the dust into gold and the air into a shimmering haze. In the distance, the flat, dry landscape of…

14 August 2025

Aide to the President of Russia Yury Ushakov

Aide to the President of Russia, Yury Ushakov, on the upcoming meeting between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump

Preparations for the meeting between the Presidents of Russia and the United States have entered their final stage. Given that the meeting was announced just five days ago, all arrangements are being made under intense…

14 August 2025

NCONGO Executive Director Siyoka Simasiku (Pic. courtesy of Daily News)

NCONGO Awaits Clarity on Amendments to Community Conservation Bill

Arnold Letsholo Maun, Botswana — Two weeks after the Community Based Natural Resources Management (CBNRM) Bill of 2025 passed through Parliament, the Ngamiland Council of NGOs (NCONGO) says it is still waiting to see how…

14 August 2025

India’s Cosmic Leap: A Billion Dreams, Will See Visits to Moon, Mars, and Venus

By Pallava Bagla Reaching for the stars is becoming an everyday affair at India’s space agency, having visited the Moon and Mars with orbital missions, now eyes are set on a mission to Venus and…

13 August 2025

India’s Journey towards Viksit Bharat: 11 years of Development, Progress & Nation building

(Amb Anil Trigunayat) As India embarked on its fast-paced human-centric developmental journey to become a developed country, “Viksit Bharat @2047” by the time it completes the century of independence, the past decade has been exceptional…

13 August 2025

A Decade of the International Day of Yoga (IDY): Yoga for One earth, one Health

Ten years ago, the idea of a global day dedicated to “yoga” might have seemed far-fetched. But here we are—yoga mats unrolled across the globe, from bustling urban parks to silent, icy outposts in Antarctica.…

13 August 2025

Digital from India: Leapfrogging development through text-enabled citizen-centric governance

by Amb Debnath Shaw At the 2nd Voice of the Global South Summit hosted virtually by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 17th November 2023, one key focus area was on “Sustain the momentum of…

13 August 2025

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Ivory stockpiles deepen Southern Africa conservation funding debate

By Emmanuel Koro Johannesburg, 13 November 2026 Emmanuel Koro argues for lasting regulated markets as wildlife authorities face the costs of protecting elephants and supporting neighbouring communities. Southern Africa’s ivory debate turns on a difficult…

13 November 2026

Zwelibanzi Sapula Executive Director and Head of Mission, SADC Development Finance Resource Centre

How Botswana can turn its project pipeline into an investment proposition

By Zwelibanzi Sapula Executive Director and Head of Mission, SADC Development Finance Resource Centre In his State of the Nation Address on 9 November, President Duma Boko asked a question that deserves more attention in…

11 November 2026

Zimbabwean poet, musician and cultural icon Albert Nyathi

Albert Nyathi: Decolonising the African Mind Begins with Confronting Historical Truths

Zimbabwean poet, musician and cultural icon Albert Nyathi believes that the decolonisation of the African mind must begin with an honest examination of the continent’s history, including the prejudices and distortions that have shaped how…

10 November 2026

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Namibia Leads Efforts in Global Autism Awareness

By Vitalio Angula The just-ended World Autism Organisation Congress, held under the theme, Transform the Narrative, brought together international and local delegates for three days of in-person and online lectures, presentations, dialogues, and exhibitions on…

10 November 2026

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One million species face extinction risk as biodiversity loss accelerates

Arnold Letsholo Around one million animal and plant species are at risk of extinction due to human activities, posing a serious threat to life on Earth, journalists attending a workshop on Biodiversity Loss, Environmental Degradation…

6 November 2026

His Excellency Mr. Mourad Boukadoum, Ambassador of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria to Botswana and Special Representative to SADC

His Excellency Mr. Mourad Boukadoum, Ambassador of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria to Botswana and Special Representative to SADC

ALGERIAN EMBASSY IN BOTSWANA CELEBRATES THE 72ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE GLORIOUS REVOLUTION

Cynthia Thanda The warm evening breeze swept across the beautiful Gaborone sky as guests gathered at Travelodge Hotel on 3rd November 2026 to celebrate with the Algerian Embassy the 72nd Anniversary of the Glorious Revolution.…

5 November 2026