High Commissioner Maribe presents Letter of Credence.

Gaborone, February 5, 2010 – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation wishes to announce that the High Commissioner of Botswana to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, HE Mr. Clifford Maribe presented, on 02 February 2010, the Letter of Credence. Read More ....

Botswana’s intervention in the arrest of wildlife officers in Zimbabwe  GABORONE, 04^th February 2010 -  

The Government of Botswana wishes to express its deep disappointment over the detention of the three wildlife officers in Zimbabwe despite attempts at finding an amicable diplomatic solution.  Read More....

VICE PRESIDENT TO ATTEND THE 14^TH ORDINARY SESSION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE AFRICAN UNION

Gaborone, January 29, 2010 – His Honour the Vice President, Lieutenant General Mompati S. Merafhe will travel to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on the 30^th January 2010 at 0900hours, to attend The 14^TH Ordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union. Read More...

 Botswana backs Australia’s bid for UN Security Council Membership

Gaborone, January 27, 2010 - Botswana supports Australia's bid for membership of the United Nations Security Council. The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mr Phandu Skelemani revealed this at a media conference .    Read More....

 Foreign Minister of Australia completes his visit to Botswana

 Vice-President of India completes his visit to Botswana  

Gaborone, January 13, 2010- The Vice-President of India, His Honour Mohammed Hamid Ansari paid a three-day visit to Botswana from 9-11 January, 2010, at the invitation of his counterpart, His Honour the Vice-President, Lieutenant General Mompati Merafhe. During the visit, the two leaders held official talks to exchange views on bilateral relations as well as on major global and regional issues of common concern.  Read More....

Botswana concerned about situation in Niger  

Gaborone, January 04, 2010 – The Government of Botswana is deeply concerned about the general breakdown of the democratic process in Niger, with President Mamadou Tandja attempting to extend his term of office through his unconstitutional August 2009 referendum.  Read More.....

 Envoy Showers President Khama With Praises

Gaborone, 15 December, 2009 – President Lieutenant General Seretse Khama Ian Khama’s leadership style should be an encouragement to other African leaders, Burkina Faso Ambassador, Mr Moumouni Fabre has said. Read More....