Africa

Presidents Kenyatta and Ramaphosa reaffirm their commitment to the ideals of Pan Africanism during the former's state visit to South Africa -(C) Kenya News Media

Kenya, South Africa proponents of Pan Africanism

The Pan Afrikanist Wathcman At the invitation of HE Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of the Republic of South Africa, HE Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, paid a State Visit to the…

23 November 2021

New SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi lays out his vision and roadmap

Elias Magosi ascended to the helm of the Southern African Development Community as Executive Secretary at the 41st Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the SADC that was held on the…

22 November 2021

The SG (white mask) Ms. Boemo Sekgoma with RWPC Vice Chairperson Hon. Shally Raymond from Tanzania. Pic, SADC PF

GBV Model Law is a guiding instrument and not a mandatory benchmark – SADC PF Secretary General, Ms. Boemo Sekgoma

By Boemo Sekgoma SADC PF Secretary General At the end of a three-day joint virtual session of the Regional Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (RWPC) and Standing Committees of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) from 15th…

19 November 2021

Children’s artworks cement longstanding cordial relations between Botswana and Japan

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The 8th annual Japan-Botswana Children’s Painting Exhibition has been showing at Ben Thema Primary School next to African Mall in Gaborone. The exhibition opened on November 11th and ended on Thursday…

19 November 2021

Nemadzivhani urges Batswana to use Setswana on Social Media

* “Botswana needs to make Setswana fashionable,” says Nemadzivhani             * “African writers write in foreign languages to get more readers,” says Nemadzivhani. —             Mashudu Nemadzivhani is an award-winning writer from Limpopo in South…

15 November 2021

Moreetsi Gabang

Moreetsi Gabang, the filmmaker, lights up screens with new release ‘Motswaka’

By Cynthia Thanda The Pan Afrikanist reporter Just like most stories, Moreetsi Gabang has always been compelled by the arts such as drawing and writing from a very young age. However, it was after his…

12 November 2021

Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Mmusi Kgafela

Botswana participates in the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE)

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Botswana’s Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Mmusi Kgafela attended the opening ceremony of the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE) via video link. With an exhibition area of more than…

8 November 2021

Breaking the Sake barrel to commemorate this milestone

Japan and Botswana commemorate 55th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

by H.E. Mr. Hoshiyama Takashi A photo exhibition displaying over 150 photos taken by Japanese and Batswana of their stays in their respective host countries was opened on the 26rh of October 2021 at the…

2 November 2021

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Botswana Defence Force C-130 damaged by LAM aircraft in Pemba

Written by defenceWeb – 28th Oct 2021 A Botswana Defence Force (BDF) C-130 Hercules has suffered minor damage to its wing after a collision on the ground with a LAM Mozambique Airlines aircraft at Pemba…

29 October 2021

October 25, 1971, the General Assembly Hall resonated with roaring applause and loud cheers when, with an overwhelming majority, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 2758 to restore all rights of the People’s Republic of China in the UN.

A New Splendid Journey Ahead after Fifty Extraordinary Years

— Marking the 50th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Lawful Seat Of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations by H.E. Wang Xuefeng Fifty (50) years ago, on October 25, 1971, the…

28 October 2021

Orange Money Botswana Chief Executive Officer Seabelo Pilane

Orange Money Launches P1.11 Million DuelaEasy Pay and Win Promotional Competition

Orange Money Botswana has unveiled its DuelaEasy Pay and Win promotion, a 24-week competition that will reward customers, merchants and frontline operators with prizes worth more than P1.11 million as the company marks 15 years…

15 July 2026

Innovating Education in Africa: AU Pushes AI and Skills Transformation

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Addis Ababa, 14 July 2026: The African Union (AU) this week hosted the Innovating Education in Africa (IEA) 2026 Expo at its Addis Ababa headquarters, drawing policymakers, innovators, academics and development…

15 July 2026

Indian High Commissioner, H.E Bathath Kumar flanked by Batswana scholars that have won ICCR scholarship to study in India

ICCR lighting the path: Batswana scholars embark on journey to India

By Cynthia Thanda The Tswana idiom, “Thuto lesedi la sechaba,” meaning education is the light and future of the people, aptly reflects the spirit of cooperation between Botswana and India. Both nations continue to invest…

14 July 2026

Gates and Bezos-backed firm fights for DRC's mineral data in exchange for more investments. Pic. (Business Insider Africa)

Africa’s Battle for Resource Sovereignty: Congo’s Colonial Mineral Archives at the Heart of a Global Tug-of-War

By Fortune Madondo The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and billionaires backed US-based AI mining company KoBold Metals have been at odds with Belgium and Belgian Museum over who gets to access, control and digitize millions…

14 July 2026

DJIBOUTI: “The military base capital of Africa”

By Fortune Madondo Djibouti is a tiny African nation, host to global military giants. This tiny, coastal nation of Djibouti, in East Africa, specifically, Horn of Africa (HoA) has emerged as a geopolitically strategic area…

14 July 2026

Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba

Statement by Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, Cuba’s Foreign Affairs Minister at the United Nations General Assembly

“Debate: Necessity of ending the economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States of America agaisnt Cuba” Mr. President; Excellencies, Permanent Representatives; Distinguished delegates; The government of the United States is carrying out…

14 July 2026