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
IPI delegation consulting editors at Avani hotel in Gaborone, Botswana
Botswana: Media environment faces key risks and challenges
*IPI urges close monitoring of the Press freedom situation in the country The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The independent media environment in Botswana faces key risks and challenges that require close monitoring, the IPI global network…
3 September 2022
Audrey Chanakira (photo) contributed
Augmented Reality-Bringing museums to life
By: Vitalio Angula Imagine being in a museum with all the historic artefacts and not being able to touch them thus not living or feeling the real experience of how your ancestors lived thousands of…
31 August 2022
Womndla! Women strategize on ways and means to achieve parity in politics and economic participation
Economy and power relations take centre-stage at Pan African Women Forum hosted by Conversation With Africa
Thelma Seitshiro The Pan Afrikanist The Role of African Women in Anchoring Sustainability in the Socio-Economic Development Agenda in Africa was placed under the microscope during a one day physical and virtual Pan African Women’s…
20 August 2022
Vie Chancellor of the University of Botswana Prof David Norris with Infinitech Managing Director Mr. Mooketsi Nthahe
UB plans to set up a Software Development Hub in six months’ time
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The University of Botswana (UB) plans to set up a Software Development Hub on campus before Christmas this year. This was revealed by Vice Chancellor Prof David Norris Thursday, August 19th…
20 August 2022
SADC leaders at the conclusion of the 42nd Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government in Kinshasa, DRC (C) SABC-News-SADC
SADC 42nd Ordinary Summit extends mandate of its Mission in Mozambique
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The 42nd Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) was held on 17th August 2022, in Kinshasa, the Capital City of the…
18 August 2022
