Africa

NATO countries are supporting the far-right nationalists and neo-Nazis in Ukraine – Putin

by Vladimir Putin I consider it necessary today to speak again about the tragic events in Donbass and the key aspects of ensuring the security of Russia. I will begin with what I said in…

25 February 2022

Botswana Police Commissioner Keabetswe Makgophe has vowed to meet the force of criminals with equal foerce

Police shoot and kill 10 robbers in a daring cash-in-transit heist in the capital city, Gaborone

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Ten men were killed in the morning of Wednesday 23rd February 2022 in Gaborone’s Phase 2 suburb following a Hollywood-like cops and robbers shootout that held the neighbourhood in tenterhooks for…

24 February 2022

President of the Republic, SG of the Frente POLISARIO, H.E. Brahim Gali

Saharawi President before EU-AU 6th Summit: “EU must be part of the solution in Western Sahara not part of the problem”

February 20, 2022 Brussels (Belgium)– President of the Republic, SG of the Frente POLISARIO, H.E. Brahim Gali, stressed in his remarks before the 6th EU-AU Summit in Brussels last Thursday, that “EU must be part…

20 February 2022

His Excellency Andrey Kemarskiy is the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Botswana and SADC

Russia denies intentions to invade Ukraine, exposes Western media campaign of disinformation

By H.E Andrey Kemarskiy*   Late 2021 – early 2022 has seen a well-coordinated global media campaign that is unprecedented in scale and sophistication, the aim of which is to convince the world public that…

18 February 2022

South Africa's Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor with Palestinian Ambassador to South Africa, Hanan Jarrar

South Africa must back its solidarity with Palestine with action

With a number of recent decisions, the South African government has shown that it is committed to supporting the Palestinian people, but that must be backed up by uncompromising action domestically and globally, writes Na’eem…

15 February 2022

Moussa Faki Mahamat receiving Israel's Ambassador to the African Union, Alaly Adamso

AU freezes decision on Israel’s observer status and forms a high level committee for recommendations to the next Summit

The African Union summit cancelled on Sunday a decision previously taken, unilaterally, by the President of the African Union Commission, Mr. Moussa Faki Mahammat, to grant Israel an observer status in the Pan-African organization. Many…

7 February 2022

Members of the Fourth Estate came in full force to mount a united front against the notorious Spy Bill

Botswana government bows down in the face of popular pressure to amend controversial Spy Bill

 The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The coalition of Southern African journalist organisations met in Gaborone this week, led by the Botswana Editors’ Forum (BEF), to investigate the country’s new controversial Criminal Procedure and Evidence Bill. Following…

4 February 2022

BaKgatla female regiments chanting Bojale songs as they pay their last respects to Mma Seingwaeng

A regal send-off fit for a Queen!

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman January 29th, 2022 will remain permanently etched in the collective memory of the BaKgatla Baga Kgafela tribe as the day that their Queen Mother, Mohumagadi Kathleen Nono Mmarakau Kgafela set off…

2 February 2022

EU seized on illegality of economic activities in Western Sahara

126 Saharawi civil society organizations seized European Union’s high institutions to denounce the illegality of EU’s economic activities and exploitation of natural resources in the occupied zones of Western Sahara, without the consent of the…

27 January 2022

Turkish Government ready to develop a high standard of education and growth opportunities for Batswana

Applications for Turkish Government’s Scholarship Programme open until 20 February 2022 The Pan Afrikanist Watchman A once-in-a-year opportunity has opened for interested international Batswana students and researchers to apply for the Turkish Government’s Scholarship Programme…

21 January 2022

Russian presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation Kirill Dmitriev

Diesel diplomacy: How a Russia-US fuel deal is redrawing global alliances

The diesel supply agreement struck between Russia and the United States may appear at first glance to be a simple energy transaction. In reality, it has evolved into a geopolitical flashpoint that is exposing deep…

21 October 2026

UB Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, the force behind the new strategy designed to transform UB into a high performance organisation

UB Graduates Over 4,000 as Output Jumps 15%

GABORONE, October 19, 2026 – The University of Botswana (UB) will confer qualifications on 4,059 graduands during its 44th Graduation Ceremonies, marking a significant increase in graduate output and a notable rise in doctoral graduates.…

21 October 2026

Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti

UB to Confer Honorary Doctorates on Sesana, Moeti and Dingake

GABORONE, Oct 20, 2026 – The University of Botswana (UB) will confer honorary doctorates on indigenous rights activist Roy Sesana, public health leader Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti and jurist Justice Professor Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake…

20 October 2026

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Sweden hails SADC PF as “excellent vehicle” for advancing SRHR within the region

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, Namibia – Sweden has described the SADC Parliamentary Forum as a trusted regional partner and an effective channel for advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and has praised its…

19 October 2026

FNB Botswana Deputy Chief Executive Officer Dr Mbako Mbo

FNB Botswana backs private sector growth at National Business Conference

FRANCISTOWN – FNB Botswana has reaffirmed its commitment to private sector-led economic growth and diversification through its partnership and participation in the 18th National Business Conference (NBC), currently underway in Francistown. The conference, hosted by…

19 October 2026

Boko said Xi's journey from provincial leadership to the highest office in China testified to his resilience, integrity, wisdom and deep understanding of governance

Boko calls for reparations for colonial injustices, as he hails Xi’s pragmatic leadership

BEIJING – President Duma Gideon Boko has described Chinese President Xi Jinping as a transformative and pragmatic leader whose governance philosophy is rooted in a deep understanding of China’s material realities, while also reaffirming his…

19 October 2026