Joint Statement of the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, Sirius Federal Territory, Russian Federation, 10 November 2024
We, the Foreign Ministers of the Russian Federation and African States recognised by the United Nations (UN), Leadership of the African Union Commission and of executive bodies of the leading African integration organisations, as well…
12 November 2024
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Botswana celebrates inauguration ceremony of the 6th President of the Republic
Cynthia Thanda The swell of the clouds signified a nod from the ancestors and joy that Batswana exhibited for His Excellency Advocate Duma Gideon Boko as he was sworn in at the National Stadium, Gaborone…
11 November 2024
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on November 6, 2024
The Paper: The seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) kicked off in Shanghai yesterday. We noted Chilean cherries cultivated in high-altitude areas of the snow-capped Andes Mountains made their global debut in the CIIE exhibition…
7 November 2024
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview to Argumenty i Fakty newspaper
Question: Let me commence with BRICS. A significant number of countries, approximately 30 or perhaps more, have voiced their intention to join this group. Notably, Türkiye, a NATO member, which was rather surprising to me. Conversely,…
7 November 2024
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Delegates during a workshop aimed at enhancing the monitoring and evaluation framework for the SADC Model Law on Eradicating Child Marriage and Protecting Children Already in Marriage.
SADC PF workshop seeks better monitoring and domestication of child marriage Model Law
Moses Magadza in Johannesburg A workshop aimed at enhancing the monitoring and evaluation framework for the SADC Model Law on Eradicating Child Marriage and Protecting Children Already in Marriage got underway in Johannesburg, South Africa…
6 November 2024
France is coming back to recolonize Africa – Sahrawi Republic Representative to the African Union
Saharawi Deputy Permanent Representative to the AU, Ambassador Malainnin Lakhal, described as a recolonization of Africa, the recent visit of President Macron of France to Morocco and speech before the Moroccan Parliament in which the…
2 November 2024
Fadel Barro of Senegal’s Y’en a Marre movement at a press conference in Kinshasa in March 2015. Members of Y’en a Marre, Burkina Faso’s Le Balai Citoyen, and the DRC’s Filimbi and La Lucha are part of a growing trend of young people reinventing Pan-Africanism and embracing democratic solidarity in Africa. (Photo: AFP/Federico Scoppa)
Pan-Africanism Reborn?
Pan-Africanism’s long legacy as a framework for ending colonialism and advancing peace, people-based democracy, and human rights remains as vital as ever for reclaiming citizen agency. The Pan-African movement marks its 105th anniversary in 2024.…
2 November 2024
Dr Faith Rapuleng-Tuelo, UB's Director of Public Affairs
University of Botswana makes ‘significant strides’ in THE World University rankings
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The University of Botswana has recorded “significant strides” in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. According to UB’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr Faith Rapuleng-Tuelo, it is an…
1 November 2024
Mr. Adolf Mavheneke, an independent consultant. Photo: Contributed.
SADC PF committee receives calls for more women’s political participation
By Moses Magadza A public hearing convened by the SADC Parliamentary Forum’s Standing Committee on Food, Agriculture, Natural Resources and Climate Action (FANRCA) on 18 October 2024 received presentations from different organisations within the SADC…
1 November 2024
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Türkiye-Botswana relations growing in leaps and bounds
TPA Watchman The national day reception to celebrate the 101st anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Türkiye (October 29), was an occasion to ruminate on the state of relations between Türkiye and…
30 October 2024
