Botswana

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

“Adherence to the UN Charter principles in their entirety and interconnection underwrite international peace and stability”

by Sergey Lavrov* The recently held general political discussion during the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly affirmed that the world is going through profound and tectonic changes. We are witnessing the emergence…

17 October 2023

Smoke billows during an Israeli air strike in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on October 12, 2023. Thousands of people, both Israeli and Palestinians have died since October 7, 2023, after Palestinian Hamas militants entered Israel in a surprise attack leading Israel to declare war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip enclave on October 8. (Photo by SAID KHATIB / AFP) (Photo by SAID KHATIB/AFP via Getty Images)

Israel bombards Gaza

The spectacular failures of international law

*The case of the lingering territorial conflicts of Israel/Palestine – Morocco/Western Sahara By Suleiman M. Pema* The attention of the global media sharply shifted from the conflict in Ukraine/ Russia which has largely preoccupied western…

13 October 2023

Basking in the moment - Simon Hughes, Donald Molosi, Clive Ganess, Rebecca Binns.

Partly Cloudy & Hot wows London!

LONDON, UK OCTOBER 8, 2023 Over the weekend, “Partly Cloudy & Hot” had its third screening in London, UK. The high-profile short film and its producers were hosted by the London International Pan-African Film Festival…

13 October 2023

The United Cultures Forum is an opportunity for nations of the world to showcase their heritage in its diversity

IX Saint Petersburg International Cultural Forum presents ‘United Cultures Forum’ from 16 to 18 November this year

Pan Afrikanist Watchman The Russian Federation will host IX Saint Petersburg International Cultural Forum – “United Cultures Forum” to be held on November 16-18, 2023. As part of the three-day forum, leading cultural figures and…

12 October 2023

-UN-UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment, David R. Boyd - UN photo

UN expert to assess environmental impacts on human rights in Botswana early October

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman GENEVA (27 September 2023) – The UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment, David R. Boyd, will conduct a visit to Botswana from 3 to 11 October 2023. The…

29 September 2023

President Putin takes a poke at former colonisers during the 8th Eastern Economic Forum

Putin raps former colonisers for throwing Africa into a debt trap

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has once again taken a swipe at the former colonisers for throwing Africa into a debt trap from which she cannot escape. Addressing the Plenary Session of…

20 September 2023

OHMORI Setsuo, Ambassador of Japan to Botswana handing clothing to beneficiaries in Dukwi refugee camp

Japanese apparel brand, UNIQLO, donates clothing to Dukwi Refugee Camp residents

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Early this month, the 6th of September 2023, H.E. Mr. OHMORI Setsuo, Ambassador of Japan to Botswana, officially handed over clothing donated by UNIQLO to the residents of Dukwi Refugee Camp…

19 September 2023

Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Tunisia's Foreign Minister Nabil Ammar were among some of the delegates at the 2nd Russia-Africa Summit held from July 26-27 in St. Petersburg, Russia (Pic. TASS)

Webinar on ‘Russia – Africa: through the pages of history and culture’ starts 10am on September 12

The Pan Afrikan Watchman A webinar “Russia – Africa: through the pages of history and culture” within the International education project “Russian Language in Africa: the way of friendship and cooperation” will be held at…

12 September 2023

President Masisi off to Bahamas, Cuba, New York and Germany

President Masisi on state visit to Bahamas, will participate at the G77 and China meeting, and 78th session of the UN General Assembly

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman GABORONE, 11th September 2023 The President of the Republic of Botswana, Dr Mokgweetsi Eric Keabetswe Masisi will today undertake a three-day State Visit to the Commonwealth of Bahamas from 12th to…

11 September 2023

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