In Africa, rising youth unemployment is a ticking time bomb
One out of three young Africans is unemployed, and the youth population will double by 2050. How can Africa create jobs for the young and avoid unrest? Ahead of this week’s general elections in Kenya,…
11 August 2022
EU admits it applies double standards to Ukraine and Palestine
EU Top diplomat explains different approach when US-ally is to blame for offensive The EU’s foreign-policy chief, Josep Borrel, has admitted that double standards permeate international relations, after being asked in an interview why Brussels…
11 August 2022
First Ever Ambassador of Algeria to Botswana presents Credentials to President Masisi
The 9th of August marks a new beginning and consolidation of bilateral relations between the Republic of Botswana and the Republic of Algeria as His Excellency Mr. Mourad Adjabi, presented his Letters of Credence to…
10 August 2022
Botswana and South Africa to stabilize trade imbalances and increase investments at bilateral level
Gaborone– Botswana President, Mokgweetsi Masisi, and President, Cyril Ramaphosa, of South Africa met last Wednesday and Thursday on the occasion of the 28th anniversary of diplomatic, cultural and economic relations under the theme “Tirisanyo Mmogo”,…
10 August 2022
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, left, and South African Minister of International Relations Naledi Pandor appear at a joint press conference after meeting together in Pretoria, South Africa, on Aug. 8, 2022.
South African Minister Accuses West of ‘Bullying’ On Ukraine
Pretoria, South Africa– South African Minister of International Relations, Naledi Pandor, accused the West of sometimes taking a patronizing and bullying attitude toward Africa, as she hosted U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on the…
9 August 2022
Chairman of the African Union Commission condemns Israeli attacks against civilians in Gaza
The head of the African Union Commission (AUC) on Sunday condemned Israeli “airstrike attacks” in the Gaza Strip as violence escalates in the troubled region with 31 Palestinians reported dead. “(AUC Chairperson) Moussa Faki Mahamat…
7 August 2022
Burkina: Mixed reactions as Blaise Compaore apologises to family of slain Thomas Sankara
Africanews In a letter read out to the media by the government spokesman, former Burkina Faso president Blaise Compaoré asked the family of Thomas Sankara and the Burkinabe people for forgiveness for all the crimes…
3 August 2022
BNF confirms support to Saharawi people and condemns Moroccan occupation
The PanAfrikanist Watchdog – Botswana National Front (BNF) condemned the Moroccan occupation of parts of Western Sahara, the last colony in Africa, and supports Saharawi people’s right to self-determination, in a resolution adopted by the…
27 July 2022
South Africa on the precipice of explosive xenophobic violence: UN experts
GENEVA – UN experts* today condemned reports of escalating violence against foreign nationals in South Africa and called for accountability against xenophobia, racism and hate speech that were harming migrants, refugees, asylum seekers and even…
18 July 2022
Festus Mogae to lead Commonwealth observer group for Kenya’s upcoming election
The Commonwealth has announced the appointment of Botswana’s former President, Festus Mogae, to lead its observer group for Kenya’s upcoming general elections. The 20-person Group will be in Kenya for the August 9 polls at…
13 July 2022
