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Botswana mourns the loss of its foremost liberation struggle hero, Michael Dingake (C) Pic Botswana Guardian

A giant falls as liberation icon, Michael Dingake sleeps

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Michael Kitso Dingake, 96, the founding President of the Botswana Congress Party (BCP), passed on Sunday 7th April at around 1600 HRS, a party spokesperson announced. Dr Mpho Phelo, the BCP…

7 April 2024

Aide to the President of Russia for Foreign Policy Yuri Ushakov

BRICS expresses interests of global majority

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman BRICS expresses interests of global majority, says the Aide to the President of Russia for Foreign Policy Yuri Ushakov in an interview with TASS Russia took the rotating presidency of the…

6 April 2024

Russian Foreign Minister: Those responsible for the terrorist attack will be brought to justice

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov opens up in an interview with Izvestia Multimedia Information Centre

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman IMIC: I would like to begin with the disaster that has impacted many, including your ministry. Please accept my condolences for your loss, the death of your staff member, a young woman.…

4 April 2024

Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe. Photo: Don Makubaza, Parliament of Zimbabwe

Zim Speaker laments lost opportunity at IPU

… as delegates leave with no consensus on emergency item Delegates to the 148th Inter-parliamentary Union Assembly and related meetings that took place in Geneva, Switzerland recently ended their meetings with several accomplishments but no…

4 April 2024

STATEMENT FROM THE SECRETARY GENERAL OF THE SADC-PF ON INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ZERO WASTE, 30 MARCH 2024

By Boemo Sekgoma* On behalf of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, we join the global community in commemorating International Day of Zero Waste 2024. This day serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need to…

3 April 2024

Screen grab of Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe, delivering a statement to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) 148th Assembly and related meetings in Geneva, Switzerland last week.

Zimbabwe Speaker urges for strengthening of parliamentary diplomacy at IPU

By Moses Magadza As the world frets over seemingly worsening conflicts in different countries, Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe, has called for strengthening of parliamentary diplomacy to…

29 March 2024

Maria Zakharova, Spokeswoman of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

“Biden likes ISIS, not peace”

by Maria Zakharova* The US spin-doctors have driven themselves into a trap by claiming that the terrorist attack on the Crocus City Hall in Moscow was perpetrated by ISIS, a terrorist organisation banned in Russia. …

29 March 2024

Vice Chancellor Prof. David Norris insisted when he joined UB in 2018 that it must be subjected to peer review by reputable ranking institutions

UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA MAINTAINS ITS POSITION AMONG TOP TIER AFRICAN UNIVERSITIES

TPA Watchman The University of Botswana has made notable progress towards its vision of transforming into a distinctive centre of excellence in Botswana, Africa and globally, thus maintaining its position as the top ranked university…

27 March 2024

CONCERNED: The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Honorable Roger Mancienne. Photo: Moses Magadza

SADC PF President wants proactive role for IPU in conflict resolution

By Moses Magadza The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Honorable Roger Mancienne, has challenged the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) to be more initiative-taking in ending conflicts in various parts of the world, saying countries that…

25 March 2024

RECOGNISED: Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe. Photo: Moses Magadza

SADC Geopolitical Group honours Zimbabwe Speaker, Mutenda

By Moses Magadza The SADC Geopolitical Group on March 22, 2024, presented a Certificate of Distinction to Honourable Advocate Jacob Francis Nzwidamilimo Mudenda, Speaker of the Parliament of Zimbabwe for his outstanding contribution to the…

23 March 2024

Orange Botswana People and Social Impact Director Modiri Nlanda handing over the digital kit

Orange Botswana donates to local schools in Phikwe and launches the Orange Phikwe National Marathon 2026

*Digital Schools Kit, whiteboards and an all-in-one printer & photocopying machine to Selebi-Phikwe Primary and Senior Secondary School, respectively, all valued at 300K. Orange Botswana has reaffirmed its commitment to community development, sport, and education…

11 March 2026

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Praying for Empire: How Political Christianity Is Being Weaponised to Bless War and Imperial Power

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa The spectacle of evangelical pastors gathering in the White House, surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump and laying hands on him in prayer while the United States and Israel escalate military aggression…

9 March 2026

Moscow Warns of Escalating Middle East Crisis as U.S.-Israeli Strikes Ignite Regional War

MOSCOW — The Russian Foreign Ministry has issued a stark warning that the Middle East is sliding toward uncontrollable instability, blaming U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran for triggering a chain of violence that…

6 March 2026

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Cuba Condemns Ecuador’s Expulsion of Embassy Staff

Havana, March 4, 2026 — Cuba’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has sharply criticised Ecuador’s decision to expel all personnel from the Cuban Embassy in Quito, calling the move “arbitrary and unjustified” and warning it will…

5 March 2026

Ms Elisabeth Harleman of the Embassy of Sweden

Call to safeguard SRHR gains as Angola hosts annual review of SRHR, HIV and AIDS Project

By Moses Magadza A two-day Annual Review Meeting of the Sweden-funded Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), HIV and AIDS Governance Project of the SADC Parliamentary Forum ended in Luanda, Angola on Tuesday. The…

3 March 2026

Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío

Cuba Reports Foiled Terrorist Infiltration Linked to U.S.-Based Groups, Seeks Cooperation from Washington

Havana, February 26, 2026 — Cuban authorities announced the interception of a vessel registered in Florida carrying ten individuals allegedly attempting to infiltrate the island for terrorist purposes. The incident, reported yesterday, has prompted immediate…

27 February 2026