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Premium Nickel Resources Ltd completes “go public” transaction, closes reverse takeover transaction

Toronto, Ontario, August 3, 2022 – Premium Nickel Resources Ltd. (formerly, North American Nickel Inc.) (TSXV: PNRL) (“Premium Nickel” or the “Corporation”) is pleased to announce the closing of its previously-announced “reverse takeover” transaction (the…

4 August 2022

Defense, Jusice and Security Minister Kagiso Mmusi flanked by Foreign Secretary and Namibia's High Commissioner

Botswana Defence Minister Kagiso Mmusi attends 2nd China-Africa Peace and Security Forum

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman China will work with Africa to safeguard the international system with the United Nations at its core, uphold international fairness and justice, promote the implementation of the Global Security Initiative, and…

1 August 2022

On Friday 29th July 2022 Chinese ambassador Wang Xuefeng visited the China-aided Mmopane Primary School. He is flanked here by School Head, Mrs. Marata, teachers and learners (Pic. TPA)

Chinese envoy, H.E. Wang Xuefeng pays the first-ever visit to P75million Mmopane Primary School

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman China and Botswana attach great importance to education, the Chinese Ambassador, His Excellency, Wang Xuefeng told a gathering of Mmopane primary school teachers and students Friday, July 29th. Ambassador Wang had…

30 July 2022

Cuban Ambassador to Botswana H.E. Orlando E. Alvarez Alvarez shares a light moment with veteran South African freedom fighter and politician, Gertrude Ntiti Shope, the mother of H.E. Thaninga Shope-Soumah, South Africa’ s High Commissioner to Botswana (Pic.TPA)

Remembering Cuban Revolution Day, July 26th

Cynthia Thanda The Pan Africanist Watchman July 26th is not just any other day for the Cuban people. It marks an important milestone in the history of the Caribbean island that is renowned for its…

27 July 2022

Ambassador Orlando E. Alvarez Alvarez flanked by Liam Kamal Dunan Cruz, the National Coordinator of the Cuban Medial Team (orange shirt) and Walfrido Dorta Rodriguez, also from the Cuban Medical Team

Cuba defies American-sponsored propaganda to defend and maintain the Revolution

Cynthia Thanda Cuba continues to relentlessly fight for freedom and human rights despite the campaign of propaganda and the economic and financial blockade waged by the United States of America. The Ambassador of the Republic…

26 July 2022

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pays a working visit to Egypt, Ethiopia, Uganda and the Republic of the Congo

Russia and Africa: a future-bound partnership

by Sergey Lavrov On the eve of my visits to several African countries, I would like to share my reflections on the prospects for Russia-Africa relations in the current geopolitical context with esteemed readers. Today,…

22 July 2022

Head-of-the-Working-Group-on-Arbitrary-Detention-Ms.-Elina-Steinerte-of-Latvia flanked by Chief Justice of Zambia, Dr. Mumba Malila were accompanied by staff of the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights during its visit to Botswana-.jpg

Working Group on Arbitrary Detention: Preliminary Findings from its visit to Botswana (4 to 15 July 2022)

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman At the invitation of the Government, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention conducted an official visit to Botswana from 4 to 15 July 2022. The Working Group was represented by…

19 July 2022

Human Rights Council 25th Session

Botswana must urgently embrace further safeguards against arbitrary detention for all – UN experts 

GABORONE (15 July 2022) – Botswana has made improvements on preventing and ending arbitrary deprivation of liberty, but significant challenges remain in further developing and implementing a legal framework, the UN Working Group on Arbitrary…

16 July 2022

Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu

“Terrorism has no nationality, ethnicity nor religion, FETO threatens humanity as a whole”

On the evening of July 15, 2016, the “Fethullahist Terrorist Organization” (FETO) launched a bloody coup attempt against the people and the government of my country. Their aim was to establish a radical, fundamentalist regime,…

14 July 2022

Festus Mogae to lead Commonwealth observer group for Kenya’s upcoming election

The Commonwealth has announced the appointment of Botswana’s former President, Festus Mogae, to lead its observer group for Kenya’s upcoming general elections. The 20-person Group will be in Kenya for the August 9 polls at…

13 July 2022

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