Botswana

Russia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Vassily Nebenzya,

Russia Calls for Better Representation of Africa in UN Security Council

Various countries, including Russia and the United States, have repeatedly called for reform of the UN Security Council, although they disagree on the exact form that reform should take. Russia’s Permanent Representative to the UN,…

3 July 2024

The MoU was signed by SADC Executive Secretary, Mr. Elias Mpedi Magosi and H.E. Mr. Bharath Kumar Kuthati, High Commissioner of India to Botswana and Special Representative of India to the SADC

India and SADC seal deal on economic cooperation

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman 2 July 2024 The Gaborone-based Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat and the Republic of India on Tuesday 2 July 2024 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Economic Cooperation. The…

3 July 2024

President Cyril Ramaphosa (Pic. Credit Sowetan)

South Africa’s President appoints members of the National Executive, calls for National Dialogue

30 June 2024 by Cyril Ramaphosa Fellow South Africans, Just over a month ago, on the 29th of May, the people of South Africa voted in a watershed election. In casting their votes, the people…

30 June 2024

SADC PF and International IDEA sign MoU to reinforce democracy

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – The SADC Parliamentary Forum and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding to consolidate and strengthen democracy in Southern…

30 June 2024

CPAC Comes Calling in HungaryBackgroundThe Rise of FideszHow Orbán Changed HungaryA New BoogeymanNetworking with the RightPushbackBuilding the Ideal SocietyPegasusExporting the Hungarian ModelCourting the American right

“The Globalists Can All Go to Hell”

The study shows how Viktor Orbán converted Budapest into a central node of the Reactionary International: importing US American consultants such as Ronald Reagan’s advisor Arthur Finklestein to design party strategy, while exporting lobbyists such…

23 June 2024

Russia's President Vladimir Putin congratulates Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election as South Africa's President

Chinese President Xi Jinping congratulates Cyril Ramaphosa on re-election as South African President

TPA reporter Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Cyril Ramaphosa who was reelected as President of South Africa on June 14. In his message, Xi Jinping noted that China and South Africa…

17 June 2024

Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Her Excellency Boemo Sekgoma. Photo: Parliament of Malawi.

SADC PF SG calls for child-friendly policies to keep children in school

By Moses Magadza Ahead of the Day of the African Child to be commemorated on 16 June 2024 – the Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Her Excellency Boemo Sekgoma, urged different stakeholders to…

13 June 2024

The late Dr Esau Chiviya. File photo: Moses Magadza

Former SADC PF Secretary General Chiviya dies

By Moses Magadza The Former Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Dr Esau Chiviya, has died. Dr Chiviya, a Zimbabwean who served at the helm of the regional inter-parliamentary body, died on…

12 June 2024

iNkosi Zwelivelile Mandela (TPA File Picture)

Venezuelan Electoral Process: United in Solidarity, we strengthen the Bolivian Revolution

by Nkosi Zwelivelile Mandela Campaign Command Chief, Dr Jorge Rodriguez Gómez, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, Comrades and friends, Allow me to start with warm greetings and best wishes to the Bolivarian people of Venezuela.…

5 June 2024

The ANC’s Performance in the 2024 Elections: A Call to Action

 By Penuel Maduna, ANC Branch Deputy Chairperson* June 1, 2024 As the votes are being counted, it is clear that the African National Congress (ANC) has received a significant blow, securing only 40.25% of the…

3 June 2024

He's back! Pic (CNN)

Extorting Allies: The Flaws in Trump’s Global Strategy

By Munyaradzi Munaro & Mafa Kwanisai Mafa In last year’s U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump emerged victorious once again, much to the surprise and dismay of many. His return to power has reignited global concerns…

21 January 2025

Zimbabwe and Cuban leadership meeting (Pic. The Chronicle)

Solidarity with Cuba: A Call for Justice and the End of the Blockade

By Cde Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The recent announcement by the United States to take steps towards easing some restrictions on Cuba has been met with cautious optimism by supporters of the Cuban Revolution worldwide, including…

18 January 2025

President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera meets Russia's Vladimir Putin

CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadera in Russia for official visit

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman President of Russia Vladimir Putin held talks at the Kremlin with President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera, who is in Russia on an official visit (January 16, 2025) In…

17 January 2025

Announcement of the Ceasefire in Gaza Agreement

Press Statement – The ceasefire agreement is the result of the legendary resilience of our great Palestinian people and our valiant resistance in the Gaza Strip over more than 15 months. – The agreement to…

16 January 2025

Bengaluru Palace, an imposing architectural marvel (Pic. Cynthia Thanda)

How India inspired and ignited the spirit of patriotism in me

Cynthia Thanda 2024 is the year that made me proud of being a Motswana. From our own Lesego Chombo being Miss World Africa, Letsile Tebogo a gold medallist at the Olympics to the new government…

14 January 2025

“Botswana affirms and appreciates the long standing relations with China.” These words were said by President Duma Gideon Boko during a courtesy call by His Excellency Mr. Shao Hong, Vice Chairperson of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Pic - BW Presidency Facebook

Sino-Tswana diplomatic relations celebrate golden jubilee as Chinese FM’s Africa charm offensive sweeps through Namibia, Republic of the Congo, Chad & Nigeria

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Xi Jinping Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with Botswanan President Duma Boko on the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between China and Botswana On January 6, 2025, President Xi Jinping…

8 January 2025