Africa

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Declaration of the Second Russia–Africa Summit

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Here is a Declaration signed between the President of Russian Federation and African leaders at the close of the second Russia-Africxa Summit that was held in St. Petersburg from July 27…

30 July 2023

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Vladimir Putin speaks at the plenary session of the Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum

President of Russia Vladimir Putin: Mr. Assoumani, heads of state and government, high representatives of African countries, ladies and gentlemen, I would like to begin by welcoming all of you to St Petersburg. Thank you…

27 July 2023

International Cooperation in Financial Security on table at Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman St. Petersburg, Russia A panel discussion on ‘International Cooperation in Financial Security’ will be part of the business programme of the Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum as part of the ‘New…

26 July 2023

5th SADC Youth Forum got off this week ahead of International Youth day on 4th August

SADC Youth Parliament urged to fight barriers against youth inclusion in AcFTA implementation

The Pan Africanist Watchman Africa’s youth is well placed to anchor the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AcFTA), SADC Parliamentary Forum Secretary General, Boemo Sekgoma told the 5th SADC Youth Parliament forum…

26 July 2023

Russia's President Vladimir Putin

Russia's President Vladimir Putin

Russia and Africa: Joining Efforts for Peace, Progress and a Successful Future

By Vladimir Putin On July 27-28, St Petersburg will host the second Russia-Africa Summit and Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum. On the eve of these large-scale representative events which will bring together heads of state…

24 July 2023

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St. Petersburg Seasons Festival of Culture to showcase African culture, cuisine and cinema during the 2nd Russia-Africa Summit

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The St. Petersburg Seasons Festival of Culture will take place from 25 to 29 July in St. Petersburg at the Second Russia–AfricaSummit and Russia–Africa Economic and Humanitarian Forum. The festival will…

19 July 2023

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Russian Foreign Ministry exposes US involvement in the conflict in Ukraine

Press Release On September 15, 2022 and February 21, 2023, the Foreign Ministry made demarches with protest notes to the US Embassy in Moscow in connection with numerous facts of the direct involvement of US…

12 July 2023

Zenzo Ngqobe: My win is for Africa

NGQOBE: “MY WIN IS FOR AFRICA!”

*Zenzo Ngqobe scoops Best Actor award in Canada, for role in Botswana film: “My win is for Africa!” * On whether his win is a win for Botswana or South Africa: “It’s a win for…

11 July 2023

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Leaving Christian Zionism: I was blind but now I can see!

by Ncamisile Pamela Ngubane* For most of my life, the Bible has informed my understanding of the Palestine/Israel issue. In Genesis 17:8, God’s covenant with Abraham is recorded: “The Lord made a covenant with Abraham,…

9 July 2023

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What’s behind the US, EU and NATO’s obsession with a ‘strategic defeat’ against Russia?

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey interview with Rádio e Televisão de Portugal, S.A., Moscow, June 30, 2023 Question: Thank you for agreeing to make things clear for the people, urbi et orbi. People in dozens of countries,…

5 July 2023

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

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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

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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