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Ruins and devastation stare Ukraine in the eye but ceasefire or peace talks are not an option for the authorities

There Is a Path to Victory in Ukraine – Article by Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba for “Foreign Affairs” (USA)

14 December 2023 14:51 FOREIGN AFFAIRSRUSSIA’S AGGRESSION AGAINST UKRAINEUSA It was almost two years ago that Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. As another winter of war arrives, voices skeptical of the country’s prospects…

2 January 2024

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

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Badr Abdelatty

Lavrov, Abdelatty Hold Talks on Middle East Crisis at BRICS Summit in New Delhi

New Delhi, May 14 — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, with discussions centred on Middle East…

15 May 2026

Excellency Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba and Special Representative to SADC.

Cuba and Botswana strengthen ties ahead of 50-year diplomatic milestone

Gurjeet Singh and Cynthia Thanda The Embassy of Cuba in Gaborone hosted a meet-and-greet session on 11 May 2026, led by His Excellency Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba and Special…

13 May 2026

Australian women’s political leadership advocate Leonie Morgan AM (Member of the Order of Australia). Photo Contributed.

From Australia to Southern Africa: Champion shares blueprint for advancing women in politics

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA -Australian women’s political leadership advocate Leonie Morgan AM, has urged countries in Southern Africa to invest in mentorship, financial support, training and women’s networks to accelerate female political participation and…

12 May 2026

Orange Botswana Rolls Out School Kits to Underserved Learners

Orange Botswana Foundation has launched the first phase of its Education+/Back to School (BTS) 2026 programme, distributing essential school kits to learners in underserved communities. The rollout began on 7 May at Kalakamati, Makaleng and…

12 May 2026

Dr Naomi Garenne

Haven City Medical Clinic Targets Trusted, Quality Healthcare in Gaborone

Botswana’s growing demand for accessible, reliable and patient-centred healthcare has received a boost following the official opening of Haven City Medical Clinic in Bontleng, Gaborone. The newly launched private medical facility officially opened its doors…

12 May 2026

Mr Sheuneni Kurasha, SADC PF Director of Parliamentary Business and Programmes.

Official says SADC PF’s Model Law process built on consultation, rigour and implementation

By Moses Magadza An official from the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has said that the development of the Model Law on Constitutionalism and Rule of Law is anchored in a carefully structured, consultative and…

12 May 2026