Africa

SWAPO Party Youth League Message on the Occasion of the 50th Anniversary of POLISARIO Front of the Western Sahara

By Comrade Ephraim T. Nekongo SPYL Secretary SWAPO Party Revolutionary greetings to the Polisario Front, the Liberational Movement of Western Sahara. SWAPO Party Youth League (SPYL) would like to congratulate the Polisario Front of Western…

10 May 2023

On the outcomes of Russia’s UN Security Council Presidency in April 2023

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The Russian Federation’s UN Security Council Presidency ends on April 30. Despite the Western delegations’ efforts to escalate tensions at the Security Council, we managed to ensure the effective work of…

4 May 2023

A social worker investigating teen pregnancies in a rural African village stops at nothing, including fighting her inner demons, to protect children from abuse. Directors: Jenny H. Ledikwe & Isaac Leano Marumo Release Date: 2021 Duration: 50 mins Production: Botswana Genre: Docu-drama

“Dithunya” flies Botswana flag in South Africa

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman * “Dithunya” is the official Botswana film for Rustenburg Film Festival  * South African fans hoping to meet Moletsane on the red carpet  * Donald Molosi is expected to attend the…

3 May 2023

WHO Africa Regional Director Dr. Matshidiso Moeti paid a courtesy call on President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi

Botswana selected to host WHO Africa Ministers of Health meeting in August 28 to bid Dr Moeti a fitting farewell

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Botswana: April 17, 2023 Botswana has been nominated to host the 73rd Session of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa meeting (WHO RC73) in August 2023. This was…

21 April 2023

Nebenzia

The ICC has no jurisdiction over Russia and its citizens – Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia

Statement by Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia at Arria-formula meeting of UNSC members “Children and armed conflict: Ukrainian crisis. Evacuating children from conflict zone”, April 5, 2023 The Pan Afrikanist Watchman We welcome you to this…

20 April 2023

High Commissioner Designate to Kenya Andrew Onalenna Sesinyi takes up his appointment in Nairobi in May (C) Mmegi

Seasoned Journalist, Author and Diplomat Andrew Sesinyi appointed High Commissioner to Kenya

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Seasoned journalist Andrew Sesinyi – who boasts over three decades of an illustrious career in the public service, banking industry, and international media organisations – has been appointed High Commissioner to…

20 April 2023

President Hage Geingob of Namibia (File Picture)

President of Namibia: the Russian – African summit will enable to promote the idea of the new world

In his exclusive interview to Mikhail Gusman, First Deputy Director General of TASS, Hage Geingob, President of Namibia, told about his expectations from the visit to St. Petersburg for the Russian–African summit, his attitude towards…

19 April 2023

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov meeting BRICS African Ambassadors in Moscow recently

Russian Embassy in Botswana dismisses Sunday Standard article as ‘complete nonsense’

Press Release Two months after Sunday Standard’s article “Masisi gets on Putin’s bad side”, to which our Embassy had already reacted accordingly (follow the link to read our comments) another invention appeared in the latest…

19 April 2023

Tsatsi rises with the sun: Bright and Explosive

Cynthia Thanda “Tsatsii, they say great things come in little packages, if dynamites were a person it would be you: Explosive and smart, always planning two steps ahead of the foes and just when the…

15 April 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a trilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, April 6, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua]

China’s President Xi Jinping holds trilateral meeting with France’s Emmanuel Macron, European Union’s Ursula von der Leyen

BEIJING, April 6 — Chinese President Xi Jinping held a trilateral meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Beijing on Thursday. Xi pointed out that China and…

10 April 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