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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Cuba, H.E. Mr Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla

Cuba denounces US ‘economic warfare’ and defends sovereignty at the United Nations

by H.E. Mr Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla* Mr President of the General Assembly; Madam Deputy Secretary-General: In approximately three hours, exactly 66 years will have elapsed since Commander in Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, in a memorable…

28 September 2026

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held talks with his US counterpart Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the 81st UNGA in New York

Lavrov, Rubio hold talks on Ukraine, bilateral relations at UN General Assembly

NEW YORK – Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in New York on 23 September on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 81st Session of the…

23 September 2026

Swedish Ambassador to South Africa, Her Excellency Anna Karin Eneström.

Sweden reaffirms SRHR commitment, urges young people to turn ideas into solutions

By Moses Magadza in Durban, South Africa Sweden has reaffirmed sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) as a central pillar of its international development cooperation, describing bodily autonomy, gender equality and access to essential…

16 September 2026

Africa’s Voice: What BRICS Means for the Continent

Cynthia Thanda For decades, African countries have called for a greater voice in the institutions that shape the international system. The growing engagement between Africa and BRICS has brought that demand back into focus, raising…

14 September 2026

Russo-Botswana meeting on the sidelines of the 2nd Ministerial Conference of Russia-Africa Partnership Forum in Cairo, Egypt Nov. 2025

From Gaborone to Global South: Botswana Mulls Place in Emerging Multipolar Order

Cynthia Thanda In August 2026, President Duma Gideon Boko of the Republic of Botswana defended the establishment of Botswana’s first physical diplomatic mission in Moscow, Russia. In November 2025, President Boko warmly welcomed Smt. Droupadi…

14 September 2026

The US blockade and its economic and financial embargo have failed to break the resilience of Cuban citizens

The US blockade and its economic and financial embargo have failed to break the resilience of Cuban citizens

The U.S. Blockade, Imperialist Aggression, and the Unbreakable Spirit of the Cuban Revolution

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The story of Cuba is not simply the story of a small island facing economic difficulties. It is the story of a people who, for more than six decades, have stood…

12 September 2026

BRICS Summit 2026: Modi hosts Putin, Xi, Ramaphosa and Global Partners

The BRICS Summit in New Delhi (Sept 11–13, 2026) brought together leaders from across the expanded bloc and partner nations, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi (India), President Vladimir Putin (Russia), President Xi Jinping (China), President…

12 September 2026

India's Narendra Modi

India hosts 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, pivots focus to the Global South and resilience

NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the 18th BRICS Summit today in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, welcoming leaders and partners from across the globe. The two-day international event, running from September…

12 September 2026

Nalanda Students At Panch Pahadi Mandir, Rajgir, India

Nalanda Students At Panch Pahadi Mandir, Rajgir, India

Panch Pahadi: Where the Mountains Tell Stories

Cynthia Thanda Some places are not meant to be introduced through books, lectures and discussions. They are meant to be experienced and lived, and it was through my visit to Panch Pahadi Mandir in Rajgir…

12 September 2026

Cuban Ambassador to Botswana, Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre met with Dr. Tshepo Machacha, Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health,

Botswana, Cuba Reaffirm Health Cooperation Amid Diplomatic Milestone

Gaborone, August 25, 2026 — The Cuban Ambassador to Botswana, Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, accompanied by Dr. Pablo Betancourt Álvarez, head of the Cuban Medical Team, met with Dr. Tshepo Machacha, Acting Permanent Secretary in…

5 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

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