Botswana

Vassily Nebenzia

Russian Foreign Ministry statement on yet another brutal attack on Russian civilians by the Kiev regime

The Kiev regime has once again revealed its inhuman Nazi essence by committing another cynical and horrific crime – an attack on residential areas in Belgorod using multiple launch rocket systems. The premeditated and meticulously…

23 January 2024

Vassily Nebenzia

Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia briefs UNSC about strikes by US-led international coalition against the territory of Yemen

Mr. President, We thank Khaled Khiari for the briefing. However, in the context of an obvious armed aggression against a sovereign country, we would have liked to see the UN Secretary-General as a briefer today.…

23 January 2024

Russian MFA

Foreign Ministry statement on the Kiev regime’s latest terrorist attack on the Russian city of Donetsk

Armed formations of Ukrainian neo-Nazis, with support of the countries of the collective West, continue to carry out terrorist attacks against Russian civilians. It is clear that they have nothing human in them. Neither the…

23 January 2024

Rising on the world stage: India’s ‘Vishwa Mitra’ initiative evokes collective global interest

In an impressive demonstration of India’s rising stature on the global stage, the address delivered by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at the United Nations, focusing on India’s ‘Vishwa Mitra’ initiative, has emerged as among…

23 January 2024

India’s diaspora powerhouse: Leading the 2023 global remittance list with a record $125 Billion

India has achieved a remarkable milestone in 2023 by leading the global remittance charts with a staggering $125 billion, as reported by the World Bank. India’s position at the top of the global remittance charts…

23 January 2024

Indian High Commissioner Bharath Kumar Kuthati

India-Botswana Relations Grow Stronger as world’s most populous nation marks 75th Republic Day

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman India established diplomatic relations with Botswana immediately after its independence in 1966 and opened resident diplomatic mission in Gaborone in 1987.  Botswana established its Mission in New Delhi in 2006. Bilateral…

23 January 2024

Indian economy’s stellar performance; joins the ranks of stock market superpowers

Shishu Ranjan and Ajit Jha If the year 2022 witnessed the Indian economy replacing the UK as the world’s fifth largest economy, the year 2023 saw India achieving a major milestone when its stock market…

23 January 2024

Chinese Foreign Minister’s visit to Egypt, Tunisia, Togo, Cote d’Ivoire, Brazil, Jamaica

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will visit Egypt, Tunisia, Togo and Cote d’Ivoire upon invitation from Jan. 13 to 18.…

16 January 2024

Algeria Takes a Seat on the UN Security Council

Also published in Lawfare ABOUT THE AUTHORS Sabina Henneberg Sabina Henneberg is a 2022-23 Soref Fellow at The Washington Institute. Twenty years after its last term, Algiers returns to make its mark, potentially affecting U.S. efforts…

14 January 2024

President Hage Geingob of Namibia (File Picture)

Namibia criticises German support for Israel over ICJ genocide case

By Danai Nesta Kupemba BBC News Namibia has condemned former colonial ruler Germany for rejecting a case at a UN court accusing Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. Germany has offered to intervene on Israel’s…

14 January 2024

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Badr Abdelatty

Lavrov, Abdelatty Hold Talks on Middle East Crisis at BRICS Summit in New Delhi

New Delhi, May 14 — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, with discussions centred on Middle East…

15 May 2026

Excellency Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba and Special Representative to SADC.

Cuba and Botswana strengthen ties ahead of 50-year diplomatic milestone

Gurjeet Singh and Cynthia Thanda The Embassy of Cuba in Gaborone hosted a meet-and-greet session on 11 May 2026, led by His Excellency Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba and Special…

13 May 2026

Australian women’s political leadership advocate Leonie Morgan AM (Member of the Order of Australia). Photo Contributed.

From Australia to Southern Africa: Champion shares blueprint for advancing women in politics

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA -Australian women’s political leadership advocate Leonie Morgan AM, has urged countries in Southern Africa to invest in mentorship, financial support, training and women’s networks to accelerate female political participation and…

12 May 2026

Orange Botswana Rolls Out School Kits to Underserved Learners

Orange Botswana Foundation has launched the first phase of its Education+/Back to School (BTS) 2026 programme, distributing essential school kits to learners in underserved communities. The rollout began on 7 May at Kalakamati, Makaleng and…

12 May 2026

Dr Naomi Garenne

Haven City Medical Clinic Targets Trusted, Quality Healthcare in Gaborone

Botswana’s growing demand for accessible, reliable and patient-centred healthcare has received a boost following the official opening of Haven City Medical Clinic in Bontleng, Gaborone. The newly launched private medical facility officially opened its doors…

12 May 2026

Mr Sheuneni Kurasha, SADC PF Director of Parliamentary Business and Programmes.

Official says SADC PF’s Model Law process built on consultation, rigour and implementation

By Moses Magadza An official from the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has said that the development of the Model Law on Constitutionalism and Rule of Law is anchored in a carefully structured, consultative and…

12 May 2026