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US Ambassador to Botswana Howard-van-Vranken

2023 an auspicious year in US-Botswana bilateral relations

“If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” – An African Proverb. By Howard A. Van Vranken While few know the precise origins of this quote, it…

1 June 2023

The Ndaba-Dumelang-axis-ponders over prospects for a -change-of-government-in-2024. (Pic (C) Weekend Post)

BCP will contest 2024 general elections under its name and colours

By Comrade Mpho M. Pheko The BCP held a very successful and inspiring Leadership Forum in Palapye on 27 May 2023. The forum was remarkable for the high levels of confidence attendees expressed about the…

30 May 2023

Washington used Ukraine crisis to consolidate its camp – Lavrov

Excerpts from Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s remarks at the 31st Assembly of the Council on Foreign and Defence Policy, May 20, 2023 We are now at the point of fierce confrontation with an aggressive…

30 May 2023

Musa-Faki-Mahamat-AU-Commission-Chairperson-delivering-Africa-Day-message- (AU Website)

Africa must resist plans by big powers to turn her into a geostrategic battleground in their struggle for hegemony

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Musa Faki Mahamat lused Africa Day commemoration on May 25, to lend a devastating blow on Ukraine’s campaign to sway Africa from her time-tested commitment…

27 May 2023

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OAU/AU 60 years later: flagship projects

The Pan Afrikanist As we celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) – the precursor of the African Union (AU) on May 25th 2023, let us consider some…

25 May 2023

Honourable Rosie Bistoquet from Seychelles (right), the Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programs (HSDSP) of the SADC Parliamentary Forum with Mr Munashe Tofa, the Secretary of her Committee. Photo: Moses Magadza

MPs urged to dump ineffective rhetoric for action

By Moses Magadza JOHANNESBURGE, SOUTH AFRICA – SOUTHERN Africa Development Community (SADC) parliamentarians must abandon ineffective rhetoric and take decisive and swift action in discharging their mandate to shape the human and social development landscape…

23 May 2023

Defence Force (BDF) celebrates 46th Anniversary in colourful ceremony at National Stadium

Cynthia Thanda Botswana National Stadium stood firm with beauty and warmth as people showed appreciation and love for the Botswana Defence Force as it celebrated its 46th anniversary on 20th May 2023. The event was…

20 May 2023

Remembering the Nakba! – let’s break the pact of impunity that binds Zionism project to World Governments

PawelDelegation Lead On May 15th the Palestinian people recall the catastrophe that has shaped their lives for three-quarters of a century. In 1948, Zionist militias launched a process of ethnic cleansing that saw at least…

19 May 2023

Permanent Representative Vassily Nebenzia at UNSC briefing on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine, May 15, 2023

American financial company, BlackRock, managing all money flowing into Ukraine: how will this impact Ukraine’s state sovereignty?

“Under the guise of raising private investment for large-scale projects in key areas of the economy, Ukraine’s state sovereignty is in fact being transferred under the external corporate management of the world’s major investment fund…

18 May 2023

President of the Umbrella for Democratic Change Advocate Duma Boko

Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) promises to develop a National Health Insurance Scheme

Botswana is a country in despair, President of the Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) Duma Boko told the nation during a Press Briefing held at Cresta Lodge, in Gaborone on Wednesday 16th of May 2023.…

17 May 2023

He's back! Pic (CNN)

Extorting Allies: The Flaws in Trump’s Global Strategy

By Munyaradzi Munaro & Mafa Kwanisai Mafa In last year’s U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump emerged victorious once again, much to the surprise and dismay of many. His return to power has reignited global concerns…

21 January 2025

Zimbabwe and Cuban leadership meeting (Pic. The Chronicle)

Solidarity with Cuba: A Call for Justice and the End of the Blockade

By Cde Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The recent announcement by the United States to take steps towards easing some restrictions on Cuba has been met with cautious optimism by supporters of the Cuban Revolution worldwide, including…

18 January 2025

President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera meets Russia's Vladimir Putin

CAR President Faustin-Archange Touadera in Russia for official visit

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman President of Russia Vladimir Putin held talks at the Kremlin with President of the Central African Republic Faustin-Archange Touadera, who is in Russia on an official visit (January 16, 2025) In…

17 January 2025

Announcement of the Ceasefire in Gaza Agreement

Press Statement – The ceasefire agreement is the result of the legendary resilience of our great Palestinian people and our valiant resistance in the Gaza Strip over more than 15 months. – The agreement to…

16 January 2025

Bengaluru Palace, an imposing architectural marvel (Pic. Cynthia Thanda)

How India inspired and ignited the spirit of patriotism in me

Cynthia Thanda 2024 is the year that made me proud of being a Motswana. From our own Lesego Chombo being Miss World Africa, Letsile Tebogo a gold medallist at the Olympics to the new government…

14 January 2025

“Botswana affirms and appreciates the long standing relations with China.” These words were said by President Duma Gideon Boko during a courtesy call by His Excellency Mr. Shao Hong, Vice Chairperson of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). Pic - BW Presidency Facebook

Sino-Tswana diplomatic relations celebrate golden jubilee as Chinese FM’s Africa charm offensive sweeps through Namibia, Republic of the Congo, Chad & Nigeria

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Xi Jinping Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with Botswanan President Duma Boko on the 50th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations Between China and Botswana On January 6, 2025, President Xi Jinping…

8 January 2025