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Attack on hospital in Gaza (C) Anadolu Ajansi

South Africa, along with like-minded States, submits joint referral of the situation in Palestine to the ICC

On 17 November 2023, South Africa referred the situation in the State of Palestine to the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) of the International Criminal Court (ICC), pursuant to Article 14 of the Rome Statute.…

18 November 2023

Delegates at the Forum join Mafitlhakgosi cultural group for a picture

Africa-China Cultural Exchange and ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ celebrating its 10th Anniversary

Cynthia Thanda China and Africa’s bilateral relations is a book with amazing chapters of amazing works. This year marks the commemoration of the decade-long existence of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) that was proposed…

11 November 2023

SADCPF Secretary General Boemo Sekgoma

Secretary-General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Ms Boemo Sekgoma. Photo: Contributed

SADCPF moots Model Laws on the Rule of Law and Constitutionalism and on Prison Oversight

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADCPF) wants to develop a SADC Model Law on Prison Oversight as well as a Model Law on the Rule of Law and Constitutionalism…

10 November 2023

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South Africa recalls all remaining diplomats from Israel, meanwhile Botswana reaffirms support for ‘Two State Solution’

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The human rights NGO Africa4Palestine welcomes the South African government’s decision of Monday November 6th 2023 to recall all remaining South African diplomats from Israel. This is in protest of, what…

7 November 2023

Amidst the desolation and ravages of war, victory is certain for Palestine

Israel cloaks its atrocities in a web of lies – Hamas

By Emad Saber Palestinians have lived under a murderous military occupation, martial law, ethnic cleansing, the colonisation and theft of our land, and being subjected to illegal apartheid practices for more than three quarters of…

2 November 2023

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Echoes of Gaza, from afar

Basma Almaza On October 7 at 1:00 pm Malaysia time, which is five hours ahead of Palestine, I reached for my phone, eager to learn whether my friend Noor had successfully completed her final exam…

31 October 2023

Marchers trooped onto the streets of Gaborone to show solidarity with Palestine

Batswana march for peace and solidarity with Palestine

Cynthia Thanda The Main Mall of Botswana’s capital city, Gaborone, was teeming with human rights activists, sympathisers and people from all walks of life in the morning of Wednesday 25th of October 2023 all locked…

25 October 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin sat for an interview with Wang Guan of the China Media Group

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s Interview with China Media Group

Wang Guan (retranslated): Mr. President! First of all, please accept my greetings on the occasion of your Birthday you have recently celebrated. How was it? Vladimir Putin: Thank you very much. I celebrated it with my friends and family. It was fine. Wang Guan: I must…

19 October 2023

Wang Yi: China Stands on the Side of Peace and Human Conscience on the Question of Palestine

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman On October 13, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister Wang Yi and High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy…

18 October 2023

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov

“Adherence to the UN Charter principles in their entirety and interconnection underwrite international peace and stability”

by Sergey Lavrov* The recently held general political discussion during the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly affirmed that the world is going through profound and tectonic changes. We are witnessing the emergence…

17 October 2023

ormer Kenyan President Uhuru Kenhyatta delivering a powerful speech in Addis Ababa

Threads of Ethiopia: Uhuru Kenyatta’s Call for Unity in Diversity

25 August 2026 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta delivered a powerful address at the Ethiopian National Dialogue Commission’s closing ceremony, urging unity and peace while celebrating Ethiopia’s historic role in Africa’s…

26 August 2026

Orange Botswana brings For Good Connections to Francistown

Orange Botswana brings For Good Connections to Francistown.

Orange Botswana has expanded its digital safety campaign to northern Botswana after successfully hosting the For Good Connections event at John Mackenzie School in Francistown on Saturday, bringing together children from schools across the city…

26 August 2026

President Duma Boko’s Full Interview with Russia Today

August 16, 2026 Nikki Aaron: Well, it’s always good to have you with us here on RT International. Coming up next, we have an exclusive interview with the president of Botswana, Duma Boko. Enjoy. Voluvuyo…

26 August 2026

President of Botswana, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko

Gaborone Turns to Moscow for Mineral Technology, Diamond Market Protection

Botswana has announced a strategic shift in its foreign and economic policy, deepening ties with Russia as global demand for rare earth minerals and diamonds intensifies. Speaking in an interview with Russia Today (TR) Correspondent,…

25 August 2026

Vivo Energy Botswana tests emergency readiness

Vivo Energy Botswana tests emergency readiness

Gaborone, Botswana – 25 August 2026 – Vivo Energy Botswana, the company that distributes and markets Shell products and services in the country, has successfully conducted a large-scale emergency response simulation designed to test the…

25 August 2026

Mid-Term Report and Update on the Outcomes of the 2nd Session of the 13th Parliament

By Moeti Mohwasa Introduction Nearly two years ago, this Government received a mandate for change: to build an economy that works for more people, restore dignity in public services, strengthen social protection, reform the institutions…

24 August 2026