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China supports Africa in responding to climate change

China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on October 13 that China has been supporting Africa in responding to climate change and has never been absent. The eighth ministerial meeting of FOCAC adopted the Declaration…

18 October 2022

Nkosi Mandela calls for the expulsion of Morocco from the AU

sh24h.info.- In a video statement the South African parliamentarian, grandson of African leader Nelson Mandela, Mr. Nkosi Mandela, stressed that the African Union should expel the Kingdom of Morocco from the continental organization because of its…

11 October 2022

Mr. Nail Olpak, President of Foreign Economic Relations Board of Türkiye (DEIK).

Business Botswana and Botswana Exporters and Manufacturers Association signed MoU on Cooperation with Türkiye’s Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEIK)

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The private sector umbrella organisations of Botswana and Türkiye signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation during a virtual meeting on Tuesday, 10 October 2022. The tripartite MoU was signed by…

11 October 2022

Mayor of Gaborone Abraham Austin in Sevilla, Spain for Mayors Conference

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman THE Mayor of Gaborone Austin Abraham is this week attending the Mayors conference in Seville, Spain from the 11th to 13th of October 2022. The conference is held under the theme…

11 October 2022

PNR ESG Manager Shamil Agosi lauded Tsholofelo Project as a masterstroke

Tsholofelo Carnival Sparks Hope for renewal in Selibe Phikwe 

Thelma Obakeng A series of events that culminated with the carnival independence parade and sports event under the aegis of Tsholofelo Project, has sparked hope that the economy of Selibe Phikwe shall finally return to…

9 October 2022

In a landmark ruling: African Court upholds Saharawi right to self-determination and independence

(SPS)– The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights denounced the Moroccan occupation of Western Sahara as a serious violation of the Saharawi people’s right to self-determination, In a landmark ruling last 22 September 2022.…

24 September 2022

ITEC Day celebration highlights women empowerment  

The Pan Afrikanist reporter In a luncheon hosted by the High Commissioner of India and Special Representative to SADC, H.E. Dr. Rajesh Ranjan on the 17th September 2022 in Gaborone, women empowerment was one of…

22 September 2022

Europe politicizing world food crisis 

*Implementation of Istanbul Agreements on Ukrainian Grain Export The Pan Afrikanist Watchman On July 22, 2022, in Istanbul, two important agreements were simultaneously signed. The first one is the Initiative for the Safe Transportation of…

20 September 2022

Lilibet: 'the rock on which modern Britain was built'

British Monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, 96, has died after a 70-year-old reign

Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch, has died at Balmoral aged 96, after reigning for 70 years. She died peacefully on Thursday afternoon at her Scottish estate, where she had spent much of the…

8 September 2022

High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, is visiting. three African nations - Mozambique, Kenya and Somalia. Pic [Pool/EPA/EFE]

Colonialism is an indelible stain on the conscience of Europe

By: Josep Borrell* I am travelling this week to Africa, a vibrant continent that is preparing its future: pushing ahead the digital transformation, making farming more efficient and sustainable, building new infrastructure to reinforce connections…

6 September 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin ready for talks with Ukraine

Putin Calls for Renewed Peace Talks with Ukraine, Urges Immediate Dialogue

Moscow, Russia – Following a series of commemorative events marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, Russian President Vladimir Putin made a late-night statement emphasizing Russia’s willingness to engage in peace…

11 May 2025

“General Langley’s Accusations Against Traoré: A Flashpoint in Africa’s Struggle for Sovereignty”

By Fortune Madondo Of General Michael Elliott Langley’s Accusations  Michael Langley Michael Elliott Langley is the sixth commander of the United States (US) Africa Command (AFRICOM) and the first black four-star general in the United…

10 May 2025

Parade marking the 80th anniversary of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945

Moscow, Russia, May 9, 2025 The President of Russia, Supreme Commander-in-Chief, Vladimir Putin, attended a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War of 1941–1945. 29 heads of foreign delegations…

9 May 2025

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov speaks to CBS

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s interview with CBS

Question: Good morning, Minister Lavrov. I want to ask you about what happened in Kiev. There was a large Russian attack on that capital city at about 1 o’clock in the morning. President Trump has…

7 May 2025

Miss Botswana 2024, Anacia Gaothusi shows off her Sari, as she prepares for Miss World competition in Hyderabad, India

Bridging Cultures: Anacia Gaothusi Prepares for Miss World with a Grand Indian Farewell

Cynthia Thanda The catchphrase, “Namaskara” reverberated throughout the posh and lush gardens of the Indian High Commissioner’s residence on the evening of May 2, 2025. Radiant guests lined up to welcome Miss Botswana 2024, Anacia…

3 May 2025

The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Honourable Justin Tokely (left), poses for a photograph with the Speaker of the National Assembly of Namibia, Honourable Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, at Heroes’ Acre in Namibia this week. Photo: George Sanzila, National Assembly of Namibia.

SADC PF Executive Committee calls on Namibian Speaker

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – The President of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), Honourable Justin Tokely, has praised Namibia’s longstanding commitment to regional parliamentary cooperation and called for renewed support as the Forum…

3 May 2025