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This week, African and Palestinian groups urged the AU to remove Israel as an observer state.

Palestinian and African groups urge AU to revoke Israel’s observer status

As the African Union (AU) executive committee prepares to meet on October 13, Palestinian and African civil society groups are urging the continental body to review a recent decision by AU Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki…

1 October 2021

Dr. Ranjan and Minister Morwaeng flanked by some of the ITEC ALumni

Dr. Rajesh Ranjan calls on Botswana to consider India a destination of choice for higher learning

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Day was celebrated at India House on the two consecutive days of September 25th and 26th 2021 in Gaborone. Dr. Rajesjh Ranjan, the Indian…

1 October 2021

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Masua urges the remaining 13 African States to join the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM)

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The 13 states that have not yet ascended to the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) have been urged to join and help in building the ‘Africa we want’ as envisaged in…

29 September 2021

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Premium Nickel Resources Botswana Signs Definitive Asset Purchase Agreement to Acquire Assets in Botswana

September 28, 2021 – Premium Nickel Resources Botswana (“PNRB“) is pleased to announce that it has executed a definitive asset purchase agreement (“APA”) with the Liquidator of BCL Limited (“BCL”) to acquire the Selebi, and…

29 September 2021

BREAKING: The European Court of Justice annuls EU-Morocco deals in occupied Western Sahara

Today, the EU Court of Justice has struck a blow to the EU’s practice of applying trade and fisheries agreements with Morocco to occupied Western Sahara.  The press release from the Court today specifically states that Polisario…

29 September 2021

Her Royal Highness Princess Mihanta Ramanantsoa of Madagascar

Religious, traditional leaders and magistrates support Draft SADC Gender Based Violence Model Law

By Sakhile Mokoena and Modise Kabeli The mooted legislation aimed at addressing gender based violence in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region received another boost last week when magistrates and religious and traditional leaders…

27 September 2021

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United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime committed and available to support magistrates in the SADC region

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) remains committed and available to support magistrates in the SADC region, in advancing the important work of adjudicating cases of Gender Based…

27 September 2021

Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan

Blasting vaccine inequity: African leaders call for fair access at UN General Assembly

UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) — Access to COVID-19 vaccines came under the spotlight Thursday at the UN General Assembly, as leaders from Africa sounded the alarm on vaccine shortages in the region and called…

24 September 2021

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World Insight: Criticism sparked worldwide over AUKUS, submarine deal

BEIJING, Sept. 24 (Xinhua) — The newly established trilateral security partnership dubbed AUKUS among the United States, Britain, and Australia has sparked fierce criticism and widespread concerns over its impact on regional security in the…

24 September 2021

SADC PF Secretary General Ms. Boemo Sekgoma

SADCPF consults Magistrates on the SADC Gender Based Violence Model Law

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADCPF) continued its consultations with stakeholders this week by engaging Magistrates from southern Africa to buy into the SADC Gender Based Violence Model Law. In her address…

24 September 2021

Nasser Fellowship Announces Participant Statistics

The Nasser International Forum has revealed detailed statistics of participants in the Nasser Fellowship for International Leadership, revealing significant diversity in nationalities, continents, and ages of applicants. These statistics underscore the global stature of the…

3 April 2025

Prof. Peter Katjavivi (middle) speaks in Botswana last week at the signing of the Agreement to Amend the SADC Treaty to establish the SADC PF as an official institution of the regional bloc. Photo: Bright Khumanego

“Are we really here?” – Prof Peter Katjavivi reacts to transformation of SADC PF

By Moses Magadza Gaborone, Botswana – In Luke 2:25-32, Simeon, a devout man who had been promised by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen Christ, said – upon holding…

1 April 2025

The Executive Secretary of SADC, Mr. Elias Magosi (left) speaks while the Speaker of the Parliament of South Africa, Hon Thoko Didiza and Botswana’s Minister for State President, Hon. Moeti Ceaser Mohwasa listen in. Photo: Bright Kumanego

SADC urges swift ratification of Regional Parliament Treaty before August Summit

By Moses Magadza Gaborone, Botswana – The Executive Secretary of SADC, Mr. Elias Magosi, has hailed the recent signing of the Agreement to amend the SADC Treaty to transform the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF)…

1 April 2025

The Speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana, Honourable Dithapelo Lefoko Keorapetse. Photo: Bright Khumanego, Parliament of Botswana

Botswana Speaker says SADC Regional Parliament will boost citizens’ participation

By Moses Magadza Gaborone, Botswana – The Speaker of the National Assembly of Botswana, Honourable Dithapelo Lefoko Keorapetse has said that the transformation of the SADC Parliamentary Forum into a regional parliament will improve SADC…

1 April 2025

ELATED: Botswana’s Minister for State President Honourable Moeti Ceaser Mohwasa (right) with the Speaker of South Africa Hon Thoko Didiza at the signing ceremony. Photo: Bright Khumanego, Parliament of Botswana.

Call to embrace SADC Parliament

… as Botswana signs Treaty Amendment Agreement By Moses Magadza in Gaborone GABORONE- Botswana’s Minister for State President Honourable Moeti Ceaser Mohwasa, has welcomed the signing of the Agreement Amending the SADC Treaty establishing the…

29 March 2025

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Main outcomes of the Russia and United States expert groups meeting

(March 25, 2025) 1. In line with the agreement reached by the presidents of Russia and the United States, the Russian and American sides agreed to provide for the implementation of the Black Sea Initiative,…

26 March 2025