In Africa, rising youth unemployment is a ticking time bomb
One out of three young Africans is unemployed, and the youth population will double by 2050. How can Africa create jobs for the young and avoid unrest? Ahead of this week’s general elections in Kenya,…
11 August 2022
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, and South African Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor appear at a joint press conference after meeting together in Pretoria, South Africa, on Aug. 8, 2022.
South African Minister Accuses West of ‘Bullying’ On Ukraine
Pretoria, South Africa– South African Minister of International Relations, Naledi Pandor, accused the West of sometimes taking a patronizing and bullying attitude toward Africa, as she hosted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the…
9 August 2022
Chairman of the African Union Commission condemns Israeli attacks against civilians in Gaza
The head of the African Union Commission (AUC) on Sunday condemned Israeli “airstrike attacks” in the Gaza Strip as violence escalates in the troubled region with 31 Palestinians reported dead. “(AUC Chairperson) Moussa Faki Mahamat…
7 August 2022
Premium Nickel Resources Ltd completes “go public” transaction, closes reverse takeover transaction
Toronto, Ontario, August 3, 2022 – Premium Nickel Resources Ltd. (formerly, North American Nickel Inc.) (TSXV: PNRL) (“Premium Nickel” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously-announced “reverse takeover” transaction (the…
4 August 2022
Burkina: Mixed reactions as Blaise Compaore apologises to family of slain Thomas Sankara
Africanews In a letter read out to the media by the government spokesman, former Burkina Faso president Blaise Compaoré asked the family of Thomas Sankara and the Burkinabe people for forgiveness for all the crimes…
3 August 2022
Defense, Jusice and Security Minister Kagiso Mmusi flanked by Foreign Secretary and Namibia's High Commissioner
Botswana Defence Minister Kagiso Mmusi attends 2nd China-Africa Peace and Security Forum
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman China will work with Africa to safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core, uphold international fairness and justice, promote the implementation of the Global Security Initiative, and…
1 August 2022
On Friday 29th July 2022 Chinese ambassador Wang Xuefeng visited the China-aided Mmopane Primary School. He is flanked here by School Head, Mrs. Marata, teachers and learners (Pic. TPA)
Chinese envoy, H.E. Wang Xuefeng pays the first-ever visit to P75million Mmopane Primary School
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman China and Botswana attach great importance to education, the Chinese Ambassador, His Excellency, Wang Xuefeng told a gathering of Mmopane primary school teachers and students Friday, July 29th. Ambassador Wang had…
30 July 2022
Cuban Ambassador to Botswana H.E. Orlando E. Alvarez Alvarez shares a light moment with veteran South African freedom fighter and politician, Gertrude Ntiti Shope, the mother of H.E. Thaninga Shope-Soumah, South Africa’ s High Commissioner to Botswana (Pic.TPA)
Remembering Cuban Revolution Day, July 26th
Cynthia Thanda The Pan Africanist Watchman July 26th is not just any other day for the Cuban people. It marks an important milestone in the history of the Caribbean island that is renowned for its…
27 July 2022
BNF confirms support to Saharawi people and condemns Moroccan occupation
The PanAfrikanist Watchdog – Botswana National Front (BNF) condemned the Moroccan occupation of parts of Western Sahara, the last colony in Africa, and supports Saharawi people’s right to self-determination, in a resolution adopted by the…
27 July 2022
Ambassador Orlando E. Alvarez Alvarez flanked by Liam Kamal Dunan Cruz, the National Coordinator of the Cuban Medial Team (orange shirt) and Walfrido Dorta Rodriguez, also from the Cuban Medical Team
Cuba defies American-sponsored propaganda to defend and maintain the Revolution
Cynthia Thanda Cuba continues to relentlessly fight for freedom and human rights despite the campaign of propaganda and the economic and financial blockade waged by the United States of America. The Ambassador of the Republic…
26 July 2022
