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Putin called Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadéra

Putin Congratulates Touadéra on Election Victory, Pledges Stronger Ties with Central African Republic

MOSCOW/ BANGUI – 28 January 2026 Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadéra on his re-election, following polls held on 28 December 2025. In a telephone call on Tuesday,…

29 January 2026

Aide to the President Yury Ushakov

Russia, US Agree to Launch Security and Economic Working Groups in Abu Dhabi

Moscow — Russian President Vladimir Putin has held an extended meeting with US President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, joined by senior White House figures Jared Kushner and Josh Gruenbaum. The talks, which lasted…

27 January 2026

Vassily Nebenzia briefs the UNSC on Ukraine

Russia Accuses Ukraine of “Terrorist Attacks” at UN Security Council Briefing

United Nations, New York — January 13, 2026 Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia, delivered a forceful statement at a UN Security Council briefing on Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of committing “terrorist attacks”…

13 January 2026

The Great Unravelling: Trump withdraws the USA from 66 organisations

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman America’s retreat from 66 organisations is not just about money—it’s about abandoning the scaffolding of global cooperation. Each dollar withdrawn is a thread pulled from the fabric of multilateralism, leaving institutions…

8 January 2026

UN Security Council Meeting on Venezuela crisis

Moscow Accuses Washington of ‘Banditry’ in Venezuela, Calls for UN Action

UNITED NATIONS, January 5, 2026 — Russia has accused the United States of committing “armed aggression” against Venezuela and called for the immediate release of President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse, who Moscow claims are…

6 January 2026

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with Vice President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez, January 3, 2026

Russia Slams U.S. ‘Armed Aggression’ in Venezuela, Warns of Escalation

MOSCOW, January 3, 2026 — Russia has denounced what it described as an act of “armed aggression” by the United States against Venezuela, pledging solidarity with the Venezuelan people and support for the Bolivarian government’s…

6 January 2026

The photo shows the world's largest 5,000-square-meter high-altitude wind energy kite. (Photo-Chai/Siyu)

World’s largest high-altitude wind energy kite takes off in N China

By Ding Yiting, People’s Daily A major milestone in renewable energy innovation is taking shape in the vast expanses of Alxa Left Banner, north China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. The world’s largest high-altitude wind energy…

5 January 2026

US strikes Caracas (ABC Media picture)

“Venezuela Declares State of Emergency, Denounces U.S. ‘Imperialist Aggression’”

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela rejects, condemns, and denounces before the international community the extremely grave military aggression carried out by the current Government of the United States of America against Venezuelan territory and population,…

3 January 2026

Maduro and his wife were captured. US President Donald Trump says they will be sent to New York

U.S. attacks Venezuela, captures Maduro and his wife; AG Bondi says charges include ‘Narco-Terrorism’

by Victor Loh U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife during a stunning, large-scale attack on their nation overnight. American authorities said Saturday morning that the couple had been indicted in New…

3 January 2026

Joint Statement by the Participants in the Second Ministerial Conference of the Russia–Africa Partnership Forum

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

23 December 2025

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s meeting with Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates of the Arab Republic of Egypt, Badr Abdelatty

Lavrov, Abdelatty Hold Talks on Middle East Crisis at BRICS Summit in New Delhi

New Delhi, May 14 — Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov met with Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty on the sidelines of the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi, with discussions centred on Middle East…

15 May 2026

Excellency Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba and Special Representative to SADC.

Cuba and Botswana strengthen ties ahead of 50-year diplomatic milestone

Gurjeet Singh and Cynthia Thanda The Embassy of Cuba in Gaborone hosted a meet-and-greet session on 11 May 2026, led by His Excellency Antonio Luis Pubillones Izaguirre, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba and Special…

13 May 2026

Australian women’s political leadership advocate Leonie Morgan AM (Member of the Order of Australia). Photo Contributed.

From Australia to Southern Africa: Champion shares blueprint for advancing women in politics

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA -Australian women’s political leadership advocate Leonie Morgan AM, has urged countries in Southern Africa to invest in mentorship, financial support, training and women’s networks to accelerate female political participation and…

12 May 2026

Orange Botswana Rolls Out School Kits to Underserved Learners

Orange Botswana Foundation has launched the first phase of its Education+/Back to School (BTS) 2026 programme, distributing essential school kits to learners in underserved communities. The rollout began on 7 May at Kalakamati, Makaleng and…

12 May 2026

Dr Naomi Garenne

Haven City Medical Clinic Targets Trusted, Quality Healthcare in Gaborone

Botswana’s growing demand for accessible, reliable and patient-centred healthcare has received a boost following the official opening of Haven City Medical Clinic in Bontleng, Gaborone. The newly launched private medical facility officially opened its doors…

12 May 2026

Mr Sheuneni Kurasha, SADC PF Director of Parliamentary Business and Programmes.

Official says SADC PF’s Model Law process built on consultation, rigour and implementation

By Moses Magadza An official from the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has said that the development of the Model Law on Constitutionalism and Rule of Law is anchored in a carefully structured, consultative and…

12 May 2026