Africa

#SOSCuba: Fifth Generation Warfare

By: Vitalio Angula and Aldo Fuentes The Twitter #HashTag #SOSCuba which began on 5 July 2021 culminated in a series of sporadic protests on the island nation state of Cuba. The protests began on the…

21 July 2021

China commends HRC resolution on combating systemic racism submitted by African countries

On 13th July, the 47th Session of the Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on combating systemic racism submitted by African countries. The resolution deplores all forms of racial discrimination, including systemic and structural racism,…

20 July 2021

Israel helping Botswana Government to spy on Journalists

By Suraya Dadoo An investigation by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has revealed how Botswana’s security forces routinely arrest journalists, take possession of their devices, and use Israeli phone-hacking technology to access their sources.…

20 July 2021

Leader of Opposition in Parliament also Vice President of Umbrella for Democratic Change Dumelang Saleshando

President Dr. Mokgweetsi Eric Masisi must end the State of Emergency “forthwith”

by Dumelang Saleshando Mr Speaker, Two days ago, His Excellency President Mokgweetsi Masisi addressed the nation on what was expected to be an update on the Covid 19 situation in the country. The President in…

16 July 2021

University of Botswana cutting edge medical innovations revolutionising health care system

A 17-year old female student with Ollier’s Disease (a rare skeletal disorder) has thus benefitted from a hip implant designed at the University Of Botswana Faculty of Medicine Regenerative Medicine Laboratory. In line with its…

16 July 2021

BDP attends CPC and World Political Parties Summit

At the invitation of the Communist Party of China (CPC), more than 500 leaders of political parties and organizations around the world took part in the CPC and World Political Parties Summit, themed “working for…

16 July 2021

Saharawi Diplomat: “The status of POLISARIO at the UN is anchored in solid foundations rooted in sacrifice of the Sahrawi people”

July 11 New York (United Nations)-The Representative of the Frente POLISARIO at the United Nations and member of the National Secretariat, Dr. Sidi Omar, confirmed in a letter addressed on Friday to Permanent Representatives of…

14 July 2021

Ready to take the world on: Makwana encourages creatives to utilise their skills for the good of humanity

Prime Coaching with Makwana Mompoloki

by Cynthia Thanda In the new normal of Covid-19, people need something to hold on to in order to keep sane. How about a cup of coffee and a book? Being a firm believer in…

14 July 2021

A night of gunfire, a day of uncertainty

The first shots rang out after 1 a.m. For what some witnesses described as a half-hour, explosions echoed through the streets of the leafy, mountainous neighborhood that was home to President Jovenel Moïse and many…

9 July 2021

The podcasters - 4skins

Art of a conversation through a Podcast

Cynthia Thanda Podcasts have become increasingly popular in the last four years and the reason is rather obvious. Wouldn’t you agree that mainstream media stimulates division, sells conflict and therefore isn’t a true representation of…

9 July 2021

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