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Xi says his visit to take China-Peru comprehensive strategic partnership to new level

China and Peru enjoy a long history of friendship, which is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, Chinese President Xi Jinping said, noting that as early as more than 400 years ago, the…

16 November 2024

China-Europe freight train service hits 100, 000 trips

CHONGQING, Nov. 15 (Xinhua) The 100,000th China-Europe freight train departed from southwest China’s Chongqing Municipality on Friday morning, a significant milestone in the development of the service that facilitates economic and trade exchanges between China…

16 November 2024

Sochi, the city where long lasting Russia-Africa partnership was forged

In the coastal city of Sochi, where the Black Sea kissed the shores of the Caucasus mountains, a significant event was unfolding. The First Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum was drawing to a…

13 November 2024

Joint Statement of the First Ministerial Conference of the Russia-Africa Partnership Forum, Sirius Federal Territory, Russian Federation, 10 November 2024

We, the Foreign Ministers of the Russian Federation and African States recognised by the United Nations (UN), Leadership of the African Union Commission and of executive bodies of the leading African integration organisations, as well…

12 November 2024

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Botswana celebrates inauguration ceremony of the 6th President of the Republic

Cynthia Thanda The swell of the clouds signified a nod from the ancestors and joy that Batswana exhibited for His Excellency Advocate Duma Gideon Boko as he was sworn in at the National Stadium, Gaborone…

11 November 2024

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Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning’s Regular Press Conference on November 6, 2024

The Paper: The seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) kicked off in Shanghai yesterday. We noted Chilean cherries cultivated in high-altitude areas of the snow-capped Andes Mountains made their global debut in the CIIE exhibition…

7 November 2024

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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview to Argumenty i Fakty newspaper

Question: Let me commence with BRICS. A significant number of countries, approximately 30 or perhaps more, have voiced their intention to join this group. Notably, Türkiye, a NATO member, which was rather surprising to me. Conversely,…

7 November 2024

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Delegates during a workshop aimed at enhancing the monitoring and evaluation framework for the SADC Model Law on Eradicating Child Marriage and Protecting Children Already in Marriage.

SADC PF workshop seeks better monitoring and domestication of child marriage Model Law

Moses Magadza in Johannesburg A workshop aimed at enhancing the monitoring and evaluation framework for the SADC Model Law on Eradicating Child Marriage and Protecting Children Already in Marriage got underway in Johannesburg, South Africa…

6 November 2024

France is coming back to recolonize Africa – Sahrawi Republic Representative to the African Union

Saharawi Deputy Permanent Representative to the AU, Ambassador Malainnin Lakhal, described as a recolonization of Africa, the recent visit of President Macron of France to Morocco and speech before the Moroccan Parliament in which the…

2 November 2024

Dr Faith Rapuleng-Tuelo, UB's Director of Public Affairs

University of Botswana makes ‘significant strides’ in THE World University rankings

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The University of Botswana has recorded “significant strides” in the 2025 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings. According to UB’s Director of Public Affairs, Dr Faith Rapuleng-Tuelo, it is an…

1 November 2024

The Iconic Taj Mahal Monument, a dedication of love

TAJ MAHAL; A LOVE STORY BUILT AT THE HEART OF AGRA CITY

Cynthia Thanda Love, such a beautiful word that carries so much weight. Some describe it as a feeling of butterflies, an emotion of sorts emitted by happiness. I have read so many books in an…

18 December 2024

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Zionist Pentecostalism in Africa: A Threat to Security, Solidarity, and True Christian Values with Reflections on Zimbabwe

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa* The rise of Zionist sponsored Pentecostalism in Africa represents a dangerous alignment of religious influence, political manipulation, and imperialist agendas. This movement, actively supported by apartheid Israel, undermines Africa’s security, weakens…

17 December 2024

Signing documents for Unipod is UNDP Resident Representative Mr Balazs Horvath, Education PS, Bonolo Khumotaka and UB Vice Chancellor Prof. David Norris

Botswana’s first University Innovation Pod (UniPod) will bridge the gap between higher education and industry

By Dr Faith Rapuleng-Tuelo* Botswana’s first University Innovation Pod (UniPod) will be officially launched this afternoon (Monday 16th December 2024) at 1500hrs, at the University of Botswana Innovation Centre, Block 222. The Minister of Higher…

15 December 2024

MOSIP: THE NEW FUTURE OF NATIONAL DIGITAL IDENTITY INFRASTRUCTURE

Cynthia Thanda The visit to the Modular Open Source Identity Platform on 13th December 2024 proved beyond doubt the immense power of technology to bring people together as journalists from East and Southern Africa drank…

13 December 2024

Alexey Moiseev has been serving as a Deputy Finance Minister of the Russian Federation since 2012. Prior to this Mr Moiseev worked in various senior positions in the private sector, and served as a senior economist at the Central Bank of the Russian Federation.

Russian Deputy Finance Minister Alexey Moiseev comments post the 2024 Kimberley Process Plenary Session

The 21st Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary Meeting under the UAE’s Chairmanship took place in Dubai from 12-15 November, 2024.  The outcome of the UAE Chairmanship, which was held under the “Year of Delivery” motto, allows us…

11 December 2024

Hwange District resident draws water from a wildlife-revenue-supported borehole as her child looks on

Where Villagers Are Eternally Grateful for International Hunting Benefits

By Emmanuel Koro Johannesburg, 11 December 2024 Without any other sources of water, when you quench your thirst at one of the community boreholes funded by international hunting revenue in Hwange District, you will join…

11 December 2024