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Russian rains missiles on Kyiv (Pic. Ukraine Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on Russian missile attacks on Ukraine

02 January 2024 11:19 RUSSIA’S AGGRESSION AGAINST UKRAINE On the night of January 2, 2024, the Russian Federation conducted another massive missile attack on Ukrainian cities.  The enemy launched dozens of attack drones, cruise and…

2 January 2024

Republic of South Africa institutes proceedings against the State of Israel and requests the Court to indicate provisional measures

THE HAGUE, 29 December 2023. South Africa today filed an application instituting proceedings against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), the principal judicial organ of the United Nations, concerning alleged violations by Israel…

29 December 2023

SADC-Chairperson-and-Agolas-President-Joao-Manuel-Goncalves-Lourenco-promises-to-engage-Botswanas-President-Dr-Mokgweetsi-Masisi-to-resolve-his-dispute-with-ex-president-Ian-Khama. Pic (C) Botswana Ministry of Foreign Affairs

President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi meets SADC Chairperson in Angola over ex-President Lt. Gen Ian Khama’s self-imposed exile

GABORONE, 29th December 2023 His Excellency the President, Dr Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi, paid a one-day visit to Angola, on 28th December 2023, at the invitation of His Excellency Mr. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of…

29 December 2023

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba appeals to the international community for military support to defeat Russia

Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine on Russian massive attacks on Ukraine

On the night of December 29, the Russian Federation launched one of the largest missile attacks on Ukrainian cities and villages since the entire period of its full-scale invasion. According to preliminary information, Russians used…

29 December 2023

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with Channel One’s Bolshaya Igra (Great Game) political talk show

Military personnel from the NATO countries are fighting in Ukraine – Russia’s FM, Sergey Lavrov

Dimitri Simes: The year is drawing to a close, and we can start to consider preliminary results. I would like to ask you about something that I think is among the most important developments, namely changes…

29 December 2023

Henry Kissinger: A curse on Africa, Asia and Latin America.

By Owei Lakemfa HENRY (Heinz) Alfred Kissinger, the most infamous United States Secretary of State and National Security Advisor, passed away  peacefully  at 100 on November 29, 2023 and is guaranteed a marked grave. Not…

13 December 2023

‘Garba of Gujarat’ inscribed in UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during ongoing 18.COM in Kasane 

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman ‘Garba of Gujarat’ of Gujarat State, India has been inscribed in UNESCO’s Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of Humanity during the on-going 18th session of the ‘Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding…

7 December 2023

Botswana and Brazil hold 3rd Session of Political Consultations in Gaborone

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The 3rd Session of Political Consultations between the Republic of Botswana and the Federative Republic of Brazil took place on 6th December 2023, in Gaborone, Botswana. The Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry…

7 December 2023

Ms. Boemo Sekgoma, SADC PF Secretary General, speaks at the end of the Inter-Religious convention that was held in Johannesburg, South Africa from 03-06 December, 2023. Photo: Contributed.

SADCPF Chief appeals to religious leaders and politicians to make the world a better place

By Moses Magadza ALL religions are fundamentally united in purpose and must manifest the fundamental virtues of the Supreme Being humanity serves, which include the quest for human dignity, justice and freedom for all. This…

6 December 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping

Xi Jinping urges ceasefire in Gaza, stresses two-state solution

(27 November 2023) The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Xi Jinping urges ceasefire in Gaza, stresses two-state solution Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the BRICS extraordinary virtual summit on the Palestinian-Israeli issue on November 21, saying it…

29 November 2023

First Capital Bank Botswana CEO, Reinette van der Merwe

First Capital Bank commits P500,000 to Private Sector-led Disaster Relief Initiative

First Capital Bank has pledged P500,000 to the Private Sector Disaster Response Fund (PSDRF) in response to the severe flooding that has affected communities across Botswana. This private sector-led initiative ensures that relief efforts are…

22 February 2025

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov briefs President Cyril Ram,aphosa on the sedelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Jo'burg

Lavrov briefs President Ramaphosa about US-Russia talks; speaks at G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

On February 20, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was received by the President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. During the meeting, the…

22 February 2025

Launch of the Free Expression Legal Network

19 Feb 2025 The Free Expression Legal Network, a new initiative dedicated to strengthening legal protections for free expression and media freedom, was launched at Webber Wentzel’s Sandton office on 18 February 2025, with more…

21 February 2025

Deputy Permanent Representative of Western Sahara to the African Union, Ambassador Malainin Lakhal

Sahrawi people reject the use of culture as a colonial tool to justify occupation – Malainin Lakhal

The Deputy Permanent Representative of Western Sahara to the African Union, Ambassador Malainin Lakhal, in his responses to questions from “Chourouk Online,” referred to the recent African summit held in mid-month in Addis Ababa. The…

21 February 2025

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s statement and answers to media questions following talks with US administration officials, Riyadh, February 18, 2025

We wish to extend our gratitude to the Saudi Arabian leadership for facilitating a meeting between Russian and American representatives. This appreciation was conveyed personally to the Kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an…

21 February 2025

Donald Molosi Wins Outstanding Professional in Africa Award 2025

TPA Correspondent Banjul, The Gambia – February 19, 2025 – The AFROPA Secretariat in The Gambia is proud to announce that Botswana’s Donald Molosi PhD., has won the prestigious title of Outstanding Professional in Africa…

21 February 2025