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His Excellency Mr. Mourad Boukadoum, Ambassador of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria to Botswana and Special Representative to SADC

His Excellency Mr. Mourad Boukadoum, Ambassador of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria to Botswana and Special Representative to SADC

ALGERIAN EMBASSY IN BOTSWANA CELEBRATES THE 72ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE GLORIOUS REVOLUTION

Cynthia Thanda The warm evening breeze swept across the beautiful Gaborone sky as guests gathered at Travelodge Hotel on 3rd November 2026 to celebrate with the Algerian Embassy the 72nd Anniversary of the Glorious Revolution.…

5 November 2026

SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi met EEC Minister for Integration and Macroeconomics Daniiar Imanaliev on the sidelines of the Third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow

SADC, Eurasian Economic Commission explore new trade and energy partnership

MOSCOW – The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) have opened discussions on potential cooperation in energy, transport, trade facilitation and food security as both regions seek to strengthen economic…

31 October 2026

Ruto urges new economic compact as Africa seeks greater voice at 3rd Russia-Africa Summit

MOSCOW – Kenyan President William Ruto used his address at the 3rd Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow to press for a fundamental reset in Africa’s economic relations with global partners, arguing that the continent must move…

29 October 2026

Russia, Africa, and the quest for a new global order

·        Leaders push for peace, security and development at Moscow summit MOSCOW, Russia – Against the backdrop of mounting geopolitical tensions, shifting economic alliances and growing calls for reform of international institutions, African and Russian…

29 October 2026

Gulf Influence in Sub-Saharan Africa, 2000–2026: Investment, Security and the Struggle for Strategic Leverage

By 2026, Gulf engagement in Africa has evolved from commercial investment and development assistance into a multidimensional contest over ports, resources, supply chains, political partnerships and security. The central question is whether African states can…

24 October 2026

Russian presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation Kirill Dmitriev

Diesel diplomacy: How a Russia-US fuel deal is redrawing global alliances

The diesel supply agreement struck between Russia and the United States may appear at first glance to be a simple energy transaction. In reality, it has evolved into a geopolitical flashpoint that is exposing deep…

21 October 2026

Benjamin Netanyahu

FROM UNGA WALKOUT TO PITCH CONTROVERSY

By Fortune Madondo In 72 hours, the same state was confronted in two theatres. On September 24, 2026, at the 81st UN General Assembly, an estimated 75 to 77 delegates walked out as Prime Minister…

1 October 2026

Xi Jinping at 18th BRICS summit in New Dehli, India

Cementing the foundation for BRICS cooperation and bolstering the strength of the Global South

Statement by H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, at Session II of the 18th BRICS Summit, New Delhi, September 13, 2026. Your Excellency Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Colleagues, I thank Prime…

28 September 2026

Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley

Barbados PM urges UN reform, warns trust in global institutions is eroding

Statement by Mia Amor Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, at the General Debate of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly New York, 24 September 2026 Mr. President, Excellencies, My friends, We meet…

28 September 2026

Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz addressing the United Nations

The Law of the Jungle Cannot Be the Future of Humanity

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa There are moments in international politics when diplomatic language is no longer enough. The speech delivered by Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla at the United Nations General Assembly on 26…

28 September 2026

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Ivory stockpiles deepen Southern Africa conservation funding debate

By Emmanuel Koro Johannesburg, 13 November 2026 Emmanuel Koro argues for lasting regulated markets as wildlife authorities face the costs of protecting elephants and supporting neighbouring communities. Southern Africa’s ivory debate turns on a difficult…

13 November 2026

Zwelibanzi Sapula Executive Director and Head of Mission, SADC Development Finance Resource Centre

How Botswana can turn its project pipeline into an investment proposition

By Zwelibanzi Sapula Executive Director and Head of Mission, SADC Development Finance Resource Centre In his State of the Nation Address on 9 November, President Duma Boko asked a question that deserves more attention in…

11 November 2026

Zimbabwean poet, musician and cultural icon Albert Nyathi

Albert Nyathi: Decolonising the African Mind Begins with Confronting Historical Truths

Zimbabwean poet, musician and cultural icon Albert Nyathi believes that the decolonisation of the African mind must begin with an honest examination of the continent’s history, including the prejudices and distortions that have shaped how…

10 November 2026

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Namibia Leads Efforts in Global Autism Awareness

By Vitalio Angula The just-ended World Autism Organisation Congress, held under the theme, Transform the Narrative, brought together international and local delegates for three days of in-person and online lectures, presentations, dialogues, and exhibitions on…

10 November 2026

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One million species face extinction risk as biodiversity loss accelerates

Arnold Letsholo Around one million animal and plant species are at risk of extinction due to human activities, posing a serious threat to life on Earth, journalists attending a workshop on Biodiversity Loss, Environmental Degradation…

6 November 2026

SADC Parliamentary Forum’s Secretary General, Her Excellency Boemo Sekgoma

Parliamentarians urged to turn rights commitments into protection for all

By Moses Magadza in Mbabane, Eswatini A parliamentary workshop on constitutionalism, the rule of law and human rights has called on Parliamentarians to ensure that laws and political decisions protect the dignity and rights of…

5 November 2026