Africa

Batswana have an opportunity to learn Russian language free of charge

Project ‘Russian Language in Africa: the way of friendship and cooperation’, comes to Gaborone

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Russia and Africa are building bridges to connect their peoples through language, arts and music and Batswana will certainly not be left out in these initiatives! The Centre of Additional Professional…

28 November 2023

UB-Vice-Chancellor-Prof.-David-Norris-and-his-team-touring-Pandamatenga-Farms (Pic. UB Official Facebook Page)

University of Botswana on extensive stakeholder engagements in Kasane and Letlhakane

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Gaborone, Botswana – The University of Botswana (UB) is today (28th November 2023) hosting a breakfast meeting at Chobe Marina Lodge, in Kasane. Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris will use the…

28 November 2023

OCCUPIED EL AYUN –Sahrawi detainees from Gdeim Izik's Group - Pic. Sahrawi agency (SPS)

UN body asks for immediate release of Saharawi prisoners

*Morocco must immediately release a group of leading human rights defenders, UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention demands  Thirteen (13) years after two dozen Saharawi activists were given draconian sentences by a Moroccan court, the…

28 November 2023

Sweden and SADC PF Cooperate to Advance Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights for All

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Sweden and the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) have signed a collaboration agreement worth around USD 4 970 000 to fund the promotion of sexual reproductive health and rights (SRHR)…

27 November 2023

Ms. Boemo Sekgoma, Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum. Photo: Contributed.

SADC PF reappoints Secretary General

By Moses Magadza in Port Louis, Mauritius The 54th Plenary Assembly Session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum has endorsed the reappointment of the Forum’s Secretary General, Ms. Boemo Sekgoma, for a second five-year term. Delegates…

26 November 2023

Multitudes join Botswana’s second solidarity march for Palestine in capital city, Gaborone

Cynthia Thanda The beauty of freedom lies in the voice of the masses internally and externally. As a peace loving and independent state, Botswana continues to show support for Palestine both in words and deeds.…

25 November 2023

Speakers of national parliaments and heads of delegations to the 54th Plenary Assembly of the SADC PF pose for a souvenir photo with the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Honourable Pravind Kumar Jugnauth (6th from left), the President of SADC PF, Honourable Roger Mancienne (5th from left) and SADC PF Secretary General Ms Boemo Sekgoma (extreme right) in Port Louis, Mauritius on 22 November 2023. Photo: Phandulwazi Kikelo, Parliament of South Africa.

SADC PF Plenary focuses on Role of Parliaments in disaster responses, as El Nino adverse effects drag into 2024

Moses Magadza in Port Louis, Mauritius THE 54th Plenary Assembly Session of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) got underway here on 22nd November 2023 with the Prime Minister of Mauritius, Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, stressing…

24 November 2023

What President Xi Jinping meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden means for the world: an avoidance of bloodshed

 The world stands at the crossroads – a Third World War looms large in the horizon and the role of both the United States of America (USA) and the People’s Democratic Republic of China cannot…

20 November 2023

ICC Prosecutor Karim-Khan

Statement of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim A.A. Khan KC, on the Situation in the State of Palestine: receipt of a referral from five States Parties

On 17 November 2023, my Office received a referral of the Situation in the State of Palestine, from the following five States Parties: South Africa, Bangladesh, Bolivia (Plurinational State of), Comoros, and Djibouti. In accordance…

18 November 2023

Attack on hospital in Gaza (C) Anadolu Ajansi

South Africa, along with like-minded States, submits joint referral of the situation in Palestine to the ICC

On 17 November 2023, South Africa referred the situation in the State of Palestine to the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Criminal Court (ICC), pursuant to Article 14 of the Rome Statute.…

18 November 2023

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