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Moussa Faki Mahamat bows out after eight years at the helm of the African Union Commission

By Moussa Faki Mahamat Excellency Mr. Mohamed Ould Ghazouani, President of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, Current Chairman of the African Union, Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Madam Deputy Chairperson of the African Union…

17 February 2025

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United Nations Secretary General António Guterres supports Africa’s bid for two Permanent Seats in UN Security Council

REMARKS AT THE AFRICAN UNION SUMMIT Addis Ababa, 15 February 2025 By António Guterres Excellencies, President Ghazouani – thank you for your leadership. Presidente João Lourenço – parabéns e aguardo com expetativa a oportunidade de…

17 February 2025

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Barbados Prime Minister and CARICOM Chair, Mia Mottley’s speech shakes the 38th African Union Summit of Heads of State & Government in Ethiopia

By Mia Mottley Your Excellencies, may I start by acknowledging the Chairperson of the African Union, the President of Angola; Your Excellency, the Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and our host,…

16 February 2025

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Russia prioritizes strengthening partnership and economic cooperation with African states, president’s adviser says

“The development of partnership relations between Russia and African states is one of the priorities of our country’s leadership today,” Russian president’s adviser Anton Kobyakov said at the meeting with chairman of the Coordinating Committee…

16 February 2025

38th African Union Summit of Heads of State and Government begins in Addis Ababa

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The 38th Summit of Heads of State and Government kicked off today (February 15, 2025) in the Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the cradle of humankind and bastion of Pan Afrikanism. This year’s…

15 February 2025

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio

On February 15, at the initiative of the American Side, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Building on the February 12 telephone conversation between the…

15 February 2025

FLASHBACK: Founding President of Namibia Dr Sam Nujoma officiates at the inauguration of SADC Parliamentary Forum House in Windhoek, Namibia on March 23, 2001. Looking on are (from left) Former Speaker of Malawi Hon Sam Mpasu, the late Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia Dr Mose Tjitendero, Hon. Hidipo Hamumyela who was then Minister of Foreign Affairs, former SADC Executive Secretary Prego Rhamsamy, and former SADC PF Secretary General Dr Kasuka Mutukwa.

SADC PF mourns the passing of Namibia’s Founding President, Dr Sam S. Nujoma

By Moses Magadza Windhoek, Namibia – The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has paid tribute to the late Dr. Sam Shafishuna Nujoma, Namibia’s Founding President, for his unwavering commitment to regional integration…

15 February 2025

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Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the United States of America Donald Trump

Wednesday 12 February 2025 The leaders discussed issues related to the prisoner exchange between Russia and the United States. The US President assured the Russian President of the American side’s commitment to fulfill all the…

12 February 2025

COURTESY CALL: The Vice President of the SADC PF, Hon. Sylvia Elizabeth Lucas (...from left, the Speaker of the National Assembly of Zambia, Hon. Nelly Butete Kashumba Mutti and staff from SADC PF and the National Assembly of Zambia pose for a photo after the courtesy call. Photo: Contributed

SADC PF Vice President commends Zambia’s leadership and national security efforts

By Moses Magadza Windhoek, Namibia – The Vice President of the SADC PF, Hon. Sylvia Elizabeth Lucas, has praised Zambia’s advancements in leadership and national security strategy. Hon Lucas did this last week during a…

12 February 2025

Russia's Foreign Minister, Sergio Lavrov

Russia sets up Department for Partnership with Africa

By Sergio Lavrov The establishment of a new Foreign Ministry department, the Department for Partnership with Africa, underscores the significance that Russia’s leadership places on advancing the African aspect of our foreign policy. This priority…

12 February 2025

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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