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Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez Parrilla

Cuba Under Siege: Why Zimbabwe Stands with Havana Against Imperialist Aggression

By Mafa Kwanisai Mafa From Harare to Havana, history teaches us one clear lesson: imperialism never forgives those who choose dignity over submission. Today, as the United States escalates its economic war against Cuba by…

2 February 2026

Putin called Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadéra

Putin Congratulates Touadéra on Election Victory, Pledges Stronger Ties with Central African Republic

MOSCOW/ BANGUI – 28 January 2026 Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Central African Republic (CAR) President Faustin-Archange Touadéra on his re-election, following polls held on 28 December 2025. In a telephone call on Tuesday,…

29 January 2026

Aide to the President Yury Ushakov

Russia, US Agree to Launch Security and Economic Working Groups in Abu Dhabi

Moscow — Russian President Vladimir Putin has held an extended meeting with US President Donald Trump’s Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, joined by senior White House figures Jared Kushner and Josh Gruenbaum. The talks, which lasted…

27 January 2026

Vassily Nebenzia briefs the UNSC on Ukraine

Russia Accuses Ukraine of “Terrorist Attacks” at UN Security Council Briefing

United Nations, New York — January 13, 2026 Russia’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Vassily Nebenzia, delivered a forceful statement at a UN Security Council briefing on Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of committing “terrorist attacks”…

13 January 2026

The Great Unravelling: Trump withdraws the USA from 66 organisations

The Pan Afrikanist Watchman America’s retreat from 66 organisations is not just about money—it’s about abandoning the scaffolding of global cooperation. Each dollar withdrawn is a thread pulled from the fabric of multilateralism, leaving institutions…

8 January 2026

UN Security Council Meeting on Venezuela crisis

Moscow Accuses Washington of ‘Banditry’ in Venezuela, Calls for UN Action

UNITED NATIONS, January 5, 2026 — Russia has accused the United States of committing “armed aggression” against Venezuela and called for the immediate release of President Nicolás Maduro and his spouse, who Moscow claims are…

6 January 2026

Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s telephone conversation with Vice President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela Delcy Eloína Rodríguez Gómez, January 3, 2026

Russia Slams U.S. ‘Armed Aggression’ in Venezuela, Warns of Escalation

MOSCOW, January 3, 2026 — Russia has denounced what it described as an act of “armed aggression” by the United States against Venezuela, pledging solidarity with the Venezuelan people and support for the Bolivarian government’s…

6 January 2026

The photo shows the world's largest 5,000-square-meter high-altitude wind energy kite. (Photo-Chai/Siyu)

World’s largest high-altitude wind energy kite takes off in N China

By Ding Yiting, People’s Daily A major milestone in renewable energy innovation is taking shape in the vast expanses of Alxa Left Banner, north China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. The world’s largest high-altitude wind energy…

5 January 2026

US strikes Caracas (ABC Media picture)

“Venezuela Declares State of Emergency, Denounces U.S. ‘Imperialist Aggression’”

The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela rejects, condemns, and denounces before the international community the extremely grave military aggression carried out by the current Government of the United States of America against Venezuelan territory and population,…

3 January 2026

Maduro and his wife were captured. US President Donald Trump says they will be sent to New York

U.S. attacks Venezuela, captures Maduro and his wife; AG Bondi says charges include ‘Narco-Terrorism’

by Victor Loh U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife during a stunning, large-scale attack on their nation overnight. American authorities said Saturday morning that the couple had been indicted in New…

3 January 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

Mr.-Johan-Frisell-Director-for-Africa-and-Deputy-Director-General-Ministry-for-Foreign-Affairs-of-Sweden

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