Africa

Russia's President Vladimir Putin meeting his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping at the Kremlin during the latter' visit

President Xi Jinping’s State Visit to Russia

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman President Xi Jinping’s state visit to Russia from March 20 to 22, which is also his first overseas trip since being re-elected as Chinese president, was a journey of friendship, cooperation,…

28 March 2023

President Vladimir Putin’s address at the International Parliamentary Conference Russia – Africa in a Multipolar World

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman On March 20, 2023, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke at the International Parliamentary Conference Russia – Africa in a Multipolar World, held in Moscow under the auspices of the State Duma…

22 March 2023

Mali Snubs ECOWAS and AU Over Steps to Return to Democratic Elected Government

The interim Military government of the Republic of Mali has utterly turned blind eyes on what is referred to as “Accra Initiative” designed by the reputable regional organisation – Economic Community of West African States…

15 March 2023

African Union’s Systems Crashed by ‘Massive’ Cyber Attack, Report Says

Africa-Press – Eswatini. The attack allegedly resulted in the shutting down of the organization’s devices, leaving employees without access to their work emails and the internet. Still, the overall scale and culprits of the “massive” cyber…

15 March 2023

Bissau-Guinean doctor who missed Africa CDC job cries foul

She was a perfect fit for the job: She is the president of the Institute for Global Health and Development, former high commissioner for Covid-19, and former minister of public health in Guinea Bissau. She…

5 March 2023

Final results of Nigeria’s presidential election

LAGOS – Nigeria’s electoral commission said on Wednesday ruling party candidate Bola Tinubu had won last week’s presidential election. According to final Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) tallies from all 36 states and the federal…

4 March 2023

South Africa is exporting more food. But it needs to find new growth frontiers

South African agricultural exports were up for the third consecutive year in 2022, reflecting favourable production conditions and higher commodity prices. The export numbers for the full year have not yet been published. I have…

4 March 2023

Representatives of visiting German companies met with their South African and local counterparts to discuss solar projects

Solar solutions have become a viable business case in Botswana, but regulation remains an obstacle

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman German companies working in the solar sector undertook a project reference trip to Botswana on the 16th – 17th February 2023 as part of the Energy Solutions Initiative of the German…

20 February 2023

Some of the high-flying students flaunt their scholarships to the Press

UB Foundation sponsors 23 Master’s Students, promises full tuition cover in future

Thelma Obakeng The University of Botswana Foundation on the 9th February 2023, awarded some scholarships to 23 high-flying students to pursue their Master’s Degree programmes at the University, as it has been for the past…

10 February 2023

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Germany partners SADC to improve water infrastructure, foster regional economic integration

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman SADC Water Fund: Zambian Government in Partnership with the DevelopmentBank of Southern Africa (DBSA) and SADC Secretariat launch the KazungulaWater and Basic Sanitation Project The Government of the Republic of Zambia…

8 February 2023

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THERE’S A SENSE THAT SA’S GNU IS TEETERING ON THE EDGE COLLAPSE

By ABBEY MAKOE By all accounts, South Africa’s conundrum that is the Government of National Unity (GNU) will likely fester into a debilitating wound before it gets healed anytime soon. The revelation of the DA…

16 April 2025

The world has now become irreversibly multipolar, a reality America’s ruling elites are refusing to accept.Photo | Mandar Pardika

US-China trade war: Standing up to the playground bully

Today’s China is not yesterday’s Soviet Union. Nor is Trump’s America the sole superpower. Anyone trying to push back the clock of history will get hurt https://www.newindianexpress.com/author/sudheendra-kulkarni The global tariff ‘war’ unleashed by US President…

16 April 2025

Panelists speak during the "Critical Raw Materials in the Age of Competition" session held on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, in Antalya, Turkiye on April 12, 2025.

Critical raw materials in age of competition discussed at Antalya Diplomacy Forum

Panel addresses geopolitical, economic, strategic importance of underground resources Sercan Irkin and Zehra Nur Celik  |13.04.2025 – Update : 13.04.2025 ANTALYA, Türkiye The “Critical Raw Materials in the Age of Competition” panel was held Saturday…

16 April 2025

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Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s answers to the media questions during his remarks at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum, Antalya, April 12, 2025

Moderator: Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, welcome to ADF Talks-Russia, which is a one-on-one conversation at a time when the global diplomatic landscape is under, I think it’s fair to say, extraordinary pressure and transition. We…

15 April 2025

Ambassador Lakhal urges U.S. to adopt neutrality and uphold International Law on Western Sahara

In an interview with RT International broadcasted live last April 10, 2025, Ambassador Malainin Lakhal, Deputy Permanent Representative of the Sahrawi Republic to the African Union, offered thoughtful reflections on the evolving international stance toward…

11 April 2025