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Oil, Not Weapons: Why Africa Must Stand with Iran Against Imperial Power

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa When the President of the United States says out loud that his “favourite thing is to take the oil in Iran,” we are no longer dealing with speculation or propaganda. We…

1 April 2026

UN resolution declares slavery the ‘gravest crime against humanity’ and urges reparations for its ‘historical wrongs’

25 March 2026 UN Affairs Applause erupted in the UN General Assembly Hall on Wednesday as Member States adopted a resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade the gravest crime against humanity.  The resolution spearheaded by Ghana received 123 votes in favour.  Three…

28 March 2026

Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodríguez

Cuba Stands Unyielding: Rodríguez Parrilla Declares Sovereignty Non-Negotiable at CELAC Summit

At the 10th Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), Cuba’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, delivered a resolute message: Cuba has not relented, nor will it ever relent,…

28 March 2026

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Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío speaks to accredited national and foreign press in Cuba and in transit

Any effort to understand the reality in Cuba must inevitably lead observers and analysts to consider the significant impact of United States aggression against the country. First, this is due to the immense power wielded…

22 March 2026

US-Israel's war goals in Iran remain unclear (illustration by PressTV)

Epic Fury or Epic Risk: Why Regime Change in Iran Could Mirror Iraq and Libya

By Gurjeet Singh On February 28, 2026, the United States and Israel launched multiple airstrikes against Iran. According to The Times of Israel, President Donald Trump stated the strikes were intended to achieve regime change.…

18 March 2026

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Cuba Confirms Talks With U.S. Amid Efforts to Ease Tensions

Havana, March 2026 — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez has confirmed that officials from Havana and Washington have recently held talks aimed at addressing longstanding differences between the two nations. Speaking during a meeting with…

16 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

Double Standards exposed: 160 Girls silenced in Minab vs global outrage for Mahsa Amini

The death of Iranian young woman Mahsa Amini in a Tehran police center in 2022 rapidly exploded into a global media spectacle. Within hours, Western news networks and digital platforms elevated the case as irrefutable…

6 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

Russian presidential envoy for investment and economic cooperation Kirill Dmitriev

Diesel diplomacy: How a Russia-US fuel deal is redrawing global alliances

The diesel supply agreement struck between Russia and the United States may appear at first glance to be a simple energy transaction. In reality, it has evolved into a geopolitical flashpoint that is exposing deep…

21 October 2026

UB Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris, the force behind the new strategy designed to transform UB into a high performance organisation

UB Graduates Over 4,000 as Output Jumps 15%

GABORONE, October 19, 2026 – The University of Botswana (UB) will confer qualifications on 4,059 graduands during its 44th Graduation Ceremonies, marking a significant increase in graduate output and a notable rise in doctoral graduates.…

21 October 2026

Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti

UB to Confer Honorary Doctorates on Sesana, Moeti and Dingake

GABORONE, Oct 20, 2026 – The University of Botswana (UB) will confer honorary doctorates on indigenous rights activist Roy Sesana, public health leader Dr Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti and jurist Justice Professor Oagile Bethuel Key Dingake…

20 October 2026

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Sweden hails SADC PF as “excellent vehicle” for advancing SRHR within the region

By Moses Magadza WINDHOEK, Namibia – Sweden has described the SADC Parliamentary Forum as a trusted regional partner and an effective channel for advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) and has praised its…

19 October 2026

FNB Botswana Deputy Chief Executive Officer Dr Mbako Mbo

FNB Botswana backs private sector growth at National Business Conference

FRANCISTOWN – FNB Botswana has reaffirmed its commitment to private sector-led economic growth and diversification through its partnership and participation in the 18th National Business Conference (NBC), currently underway in Francistown. The conference, hosted by…

19 October 2026

Boko said Xi's journey from provincial leadership to the highest office in China testified to his resilience, integrity, wisdom and deep understanding of governance

Boko calls for reparations for colonial injustices, as he hails Xi’s pragmatic leadership

BEIJING – President Duma Gideon Boko has described Chinese President Xi Jinping as a transformative and pragmatic leader whose governance philosophy is rooted in a deep understanding of China’s material realities, while also reaffirming his…

19 October 2026