Russian President Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin tackles pertinent world issues at the Valdai Discussion Club meeting
On October 21, 2021, Vladimir Putin, the President of the Russian Federation took part in a plenary session of the 18th annual meeting of the Valdai International Discussion Club on the theme ‘Global Shake-up in the 21st Century: The Individual, Values and the State’ in Sochi,…
28 November 2021
Ms. Boemo Sekgoma, SADC PF Secretary-General
Europe, US, and Canada close Africa out following discovery of Omicron Covid variant in Botswana and South Africa
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman The SADC Parliamentary Forum Secretary-General Ms. Boemo Sekgoma has confirmed that her organisation is cognisant that the Covid19 pandemic is causing worldwide fears and tensions, especially with the upsurge of new…
28 November 2021
Incomplete revolution? Muna El-Kurd (L) engages with Shaeera Kalla on youth struggles and the use of social media. Photo credit: Mohammed Faadil Cassim
From Nigeria to Palestine, the revolution will be hashtagged
From Palestine to Nigeria, young people are using social media to change the rules of political engagement, writes Suraya Dadoo In 2010, twelve-year old twins, Muna and Mohammed El-Kurd, used a camera to document being…
24 November 2021
Presidents Kenyatta and Ramaphosa reaffirm their commitment to the ideals of Pan Africanism during the former's state visit to South Africa -(C) Kenya News Media
Kenya, South Africa proponents of Pan Africanism
The Pan Afrikanist Wathcman At the invitation of HE Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of the Republic of South Africa, HE Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya, paid a State Visit to the…
23 November 2021
New SADC Executive Secretary Elias Magosi lays out his vision and roadmap
Elias Magosi ascended to the helm of the Southern African Development Community as Executive Secretary at the 41st Ordinary Summit of the Heads of State and Government of the SADC that was held on the…
22 November 2021
The SG (white mask) Ms. Boemo Sekgoma with RWPC Vice Chairperson Hon. Shally Raymond from Tanzania. Pic, SADC PF
GBV Model Law is a guiding instrument and not a mandatory benchmark – SADC PF Secretary General, Ms. Boemo Sekgoma
By Boemo Sekgoma SADC PF Secretary General At the end of a three-day joint virtual session of the Regional Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (RWPC) and Standing Committees of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) from 15th…
19 November 2021
Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Mmusi Kgafela
Botswana participates in the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE)
The Pan Afrikanist Watchman Botswana’s Minister of Investment, Trade, and Industry Mmusi Kgafela attended the opening ceremony of the 4th China International Import Expo (CIIE) via video link. With an exhibition area of more than…
8 November 2021
Breaking the Sake barrel to commemorate this milestone
Japan and Botswana commemorate 55th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
by H.E. Mr. Hoshiyama Takashi A photo exhibition displaying over 150 photos taken by Japanese and Batswana of their stays in their respective host countries was opened on the 26rh of October 2021 at the…
2 November 2021
October 25, 1971, the General Assembly Hall resonated with roaring applause and loud cheers when, with an overwhelming majority, the UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 2758 to restore all rights of the People’s Republic of China in the UN.
A New Splendid Journey Ahead after Fifty Extraordinary Years
— Marking the 50th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Lawful Seat Of the People’s Republic of China in the United Nations by H.E. Wang Xuefeng Fifty (50) years ago, on October 25, 1971, the…
28 October 2021
CALL FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CONSULTANCY TO DEVELOP AND COMPILE THE NEWSLETTER RELATING TO THE SADC MODEL LAW ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE
SADC Parliamentary Forum Procurement Introduction and background to assignment Gender-Based Violence (GBV) has become a serious predicament in Southern Africa with the phenomenon taking place in a widespread manner in different forms and facets. In…
25 October 2021
