Botswana

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The quest for self-determination for the people of Western Sahara: a rebuttal of Samir Bennis’s Blog contribution

by Christopher Ross* The Atlantic Council’s blog has published an essay by an author from Morocco decrying the parlous nature of Moroccan-Algerian relations and positing that Algeria is responsible for perpetuating the conflict over the…

24 July 2024

Members of the Polisario front take pictures of themselves in the liberated territories of the Western Sahara. Western Sahara, September 30, 2018. Photograph by Morgane Wirtz / Hans Lucas. Des membres du front Polisario se prennent en photo sur les territoires liberes du Sahara occidental. Sahara Occidental, 30 september 2018. Photographie de Morgane Wirtz / Hans Lucas.NO USE FRANCE

Algeria’s Morocco obsession has killed reconciliation prospects

By Samir Bennis For nearly five decades, Algeria has used the dispute over Western Sahara as a front for its antagonization of Morocco. But behind Algeria’s support for the Sahrawi cause lies a much more complex…

24 July 2024

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 “The humanity should get rid of the colonial system heritage. Colonial powers’ time is up”

by Dmitry Medvedev* Neocolonialism: Old threats in a new era In February 2024, a forum was held in Moscow for supporters of the fight against modern neocolonialism practices. This forum, called For Freedom of Nations,…

24 July 2024

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Dmytro Kuleba: a just peace in Ukraine is in China’s strategic interests

24 July 2024 On July 24, in Guangzhou, China, Minister of Foreign Affairs of UkraineDmytro Kuleba held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Wang Yi. The meeting between the…

24 July 2024

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Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov addresses the UN Security Council on multilateral cooperation in the interest of a more just, democratic and sustainable world order

I would like to extend a warm welcome to distinguished dignitaries present in the Security Council Chamber. Their participation in today’s meeting confirms the importance of the subject under review. In accordance with Rule 37…

23 July 2024

President Vladimir Putin addresses senior staff of the Russian Foreign Ministry

TPA Watchman I am pleased to welcome all of you and express my gratitude for your active work in the interests of Russia and our people. We last met in this extended format in November 2021, and since then, there have been many pivotal and even fateful events, without…

23 July 2024

Palestinian Factions Sign Beijing Declaration on Ending Division and Strengthening Palestinian National Unity

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs On July 23, 2024, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi attended in Beijing the closing ceremony of the reconciliation…

23 July 2024

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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on July 22, 2024

At the invitation of the host country France and the International Olympic Committee, Vice President Han Zheng will travel to France as President Xi Jinping’s Special Representative to attend the Opening Ceremony and other events…

23 July 2024

The south square of the National Exhibition and Convention Center, the main venue for the sixth China International Import Expo, in east China's Shanghai, November 3, 2023. /Xinhua

Resolving global dilemma: China’s high-level opening-up

Opinion First Voice Editor’s note: The Communist Party of China convened the third plenary session of its 20th Central Committee from July 15 to July 18 in Beijing where it discussed the issue of further comprehensively…

22 July 2024

First Capital Bank Botswana CEO, Reinette van der Merwe

First Capital Bank commits P500,000 to Private Sector-led Disaster Relief Initiative

First Capital Bank has pledged P500,000 to the Private Sector Disaster Response Fund (PSDRF) in response to the severe flooding that has affected communities across Botswana. This private sector-led initiative ensures that relief efforts are…

22 February 2025

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov briefs President Cyril Ram,aphosa on the sedelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting in Jo'burg

Lavrov briefs President Ramaphosa about US-Russia talks; speaks at G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

On February 20, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov was received by the President of the Republic of South Africa Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. During the meeting, the…

22 February 2025

Launch of the Free Expression Legal Network

19 Feb 2025 The Free Expression Legal Network, a new initiative dedicated to strengthening legal protections for free expression and media freedom, was launched at Webber Wentzel’s Sandton office on 18 February 2025, with more…

21 February 2025

Deputy Permanent Representative of Western Sahara to the African Union, Ambassador Malainin Lakhal

Sahrawi people reject the use of culture as a colonial tool to justify occupation – Malainin Lakhal

The Deputy Permanent Representative of Western Sahara to the African Union, Ambassador Malainin Lakhal, in his responses to questions from “Chourouk Online,” referred to the recent African summit held in mid-month in Addis Ababa. The…

21 February 2025

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s statement and answers to media questions following talks with US administration officials, Riyadh, February 18, 2025

We wish to extend our gratitude to the Saudi Arabian leadership for facilitating a meeting between Russian and American representatives. This appreciation was conveyed personally to the Kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during an…

21 February 2025

Donald Molosi Wins Outstanding Professional in Africa Award 2025

TPA Correspondent Banjul, The Gambia – February 19, 2025 – The AFROPA Secretariat in The Gambia is proud to announce that Botswana’s Donald Molosi PhD., has won the prestigious title of Outstanding Professional in Africa…

21 February 2025