Africa

A distinguished Member of the APR Panel of Eminent Persons Ambassador Aly El-Hefny (right) shares a lighter moment with National Governance Council APRM Zimbabwe Ambassador James Manzou during media briefing at Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare . Pic: Charles Muchakagara

African Peer Review Mechanism Strengthens Governance Accountability: Zimbabwe’s Targeted Review Sets Regional Benchmark

By Fortune Madondo Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana’s first President in 1957, famously declared: “Seek ye first the political kingdom, and all other things shall be added unto you.” This was his rallying cry for immediate independence…

21 December 2025

Dr Phenyo Buitale at 2nd Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Cairo, December 19-20

Botswana Seeks Deeper Russia Ties as Cairo Forum Charts Africa’s Strategic Future

Cairo, Egypt — December 20, 2025. Botswana’s Minister of International Relations, Dr Phenyo Butale, used the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum in Cairo to underscore Botswana’s intent to strengthen ties with Moscow,…

20 December 2025

The Long shadow of apartheid, the forgotten pain, and the struggle for truth

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa Africa’s history in the twentieth century was shaped by invasion, colonial violence, and long struggles for liberation. From the battlefields of Ghana and Algeria to the valleys of Zimbabwe and the…

19 December 2025

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

Russia–Africa: New Horizons for Old Friends

by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for African media dedicated to the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum Cairo will soon host an important political event: heads and officials of the foreign ministries…

18 December 2025

The Economic Warfare Against Cuba Is Being Strengthened

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The events of 10 December 2025 mark a dangerous and revealing escalation in the long-running economic warfare waged against the Republic of Cuba. On that day, United States military forces boarded…

17 December 2025

Opinion: Empowering Women to Disempower Women? The Crisis of Sisterhood in Feminism

Taboka Bathoeng* The women who guard the door to leadership are often portrayed as gatekeepers, standing on platforms built by patriarchy. They are accused of pulling up the ladder, of distancing themselves from those below.…

16 December 2025

Can the United States be trusted? A Pan-Africanist reading of its new diplomatic gesture toward Zimbabwe

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The United States’ recent public posture of “re-engagement” and diplomatic outreach toward Zimbabwe has been met with a cautious welcome by some in Harare and across Africa. For people who have…

15 December 2025

UN INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SOLIDARITY 2025: AFRICA MUST RISE AGAIN FOR PALESTINE

A Stain on the Conscience of Humanity: The Enduring Betrayal of Palestine By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa –  The National Chairperson, Zimbabwe Palestine Solidarity Council (ZPSC) 29 November 2025 A Year of Pain, Betrayal, and Renewed…

15 December 2025

Defining the Universe of Discourse- Conceptual Framework

As Botswana is currently considering revisions to its constitution, there is a discourse on what a constitution is, what is expected and how this will be beneficial to the coming generation. The constitution is a…

13 December 2025

Source: The Mail & Guardian

G20 JOHANNESBURG SUMMIT 2025, FIRST OF ITS KIND ON AFRICAN SOIL; BUT WHAT WAS IN IT FOR AFRICA?

“Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability”  By Fortune Madondo Introduction For the first time in the history of the G20, a G20 summit has been held in Africa, in South Africa. The first time, under the African presidency…

9 December 2025

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