Ministry of International Relations, Botswana

Ministry of International Relations, Botswana Botho (compassionate, courteous, selfless, respectful)
6.Transparency

VISION
To be a respected and influential player in world affairs

MISSION
The Ministry exists to promote and manage Foreign Relations as well as advance Botswana`s national interests abroad

VALUES
1. Integrity (fairness, trustworthy, courtesy, honesty)
2.Discipline (punctuality, polite, prompt, obedient, order, self-control, authority)
3.Professionalism (competence)
4.Patriotism (loyalty)
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31/08/2026

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Young Batswana - Employment Opportunities with International Organisations.Opportunities available with: 1.UNITED NATION...
31/08/2026

Young Batswana - Employment Opportunities with International Organisations.

Opportunities available with:

1.UNITED NATIONS POPULATION FUND;
Available positions:
β€’Supply Chain Services and Relations Analyst
β€’Protocol and Editorial Analyst
β€’Office of the Executive Director Operations and Budget Compliance Analyst

Information on the application process can be accessed at;
https://www.unfpa.org/jobs?page=3
https://unvacancies.org/jobs/grade/entry-level

2.INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE
Available position:
β€’Associate Programme Officer

Information on the application process can be accessed at;
https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/283503?language=en

3.FOOD AND AGRICULTURE ORGANIZATION
Available positions:
β€’Young Professional Officer (Climate Change and Natural Resources Management)
β€’Young Professional Officer (Finance)
β€’Young Professional Officer (School food and Nutrition)
β€’Young Professional Officer (Programme Support)
β€’Young Professional Officer (Communication and Outreach)
β€’Young Professional Officer (Economist)
β€’Young Professional Officer (Aquatic Value Chain)
β€’Young Professional Officer (Food loss and Waste)

Information on the application process can be accessed at;
https://jobs.fao.org/careersection/fao_external/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en

ANNOUNCEMENT - PASSING ON OF HIS EXCELLENCY SIDIHIBA ABBES ABDALA, AMBASSADOR OF THE SAHRAWI ARAB DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC T...
31/08/2026

ANNOUNCEMENT - PASSING ON OF HIS EXCELLENCY SIDIHIBA ABBES ABDALA, AMBASSADOR OF THE SAHRAWI ARAB DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC TO THE REPUBLIC OF BOTSWANA

GABORONE, 31st August 2026: It is with deep sorrow that the Ministry of International Relations informs the public that His Excellency Sidihiba Abbes Abdala, Ambassador of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic to the Republic of Botswana and Permanent Representative to SADC, passed away on 30th August 2026, at Bokamoso Private Hospital in Gaborone.

Ambassador Abdala commenced his tour of duty in Botswana in January 2026. He was a seasoned diplomat who served his country in different capacities at Sahrawi’s Diplomatic Missions in Germany, Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Sweden and India. While serving in Botswana, he played an instrumental role in strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between Botswana and the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic.

The Government and people of Botswana extend to the Government and people of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic heartfelt sympathies and deepest condolences for the loss of Ambassador Abdala. May his soul rest in eternal peace.

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HONOURABLE DR. BUTALE PARTICIPATES IN AU EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT ON CONFLICT PREVENTION AND RESOLUTIONThe Minister of Inter...
30/08/2026

HONOURABLE DR. BUTALE PARTICIPATES IN AU EXTRAORDINARY SUMMIT ON CONFLICT PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION

The Minister of International Relations, Honourable Dr Phenyo Butale, joins African Union Heads of State and Government at the 21st Extraordinary Summit of the African Union in Luanda, Angola. The Minister is representing the President, Advocate Duma Gideon Boko.

The Summit, held under the theme " Strengthening Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa" aims to adopt practical steps towards predictable financing and early warning actions to implement mechanisms aimed at resolving existibg conflict and preventing future instability.

The Summit is hosted by the President of the Republic of Angola, His Excellency João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, who is also the African Union Champion for Peace and Reconciliation in Africa.

AFRICAN UNION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL EXTRA-ORDINARY SESSION OPENS IN LUANDAThe Minister of International Relations , Dr. Phen...
29/08/2026

AFRICAN UNION EXECUTIVE COUNCIL EXTRA-ORDINARY SESSION OPENS IN LUANDA

The Minister of International Relations , Dr. Phenyo Butale is participating today in the African Union Extraordinary Executive Council, held in Luanda, Angola.

The Executive Council of the African Union (AU) opened today in Luanda with high-level remarks from H.E. TΓ©te AntΓ³nio, Minister of External Relations of Angola; Chairperson of African Union Commission; and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Burundi, in his capacity as Chairperson of the Executive Council.

The opening remarks underscored Africa’s urgent peace and security challenges, including prolonged conflicts, terrorism and violent extremism, unconstitutional changes of government, humanitarian crises, climate change, inter-State tensions, poverty, inequality and youth exclusion.

Speakers stressed the need to strengthen early warning and conflict prevention mechanisms, collective action, sustainable financing for peace and security, and stronger cooperation with the United Nations. They also called for existing AU mechanisms to evolve in line with Africa’s changing realities.

The Luanda Summit provides an important opportunity to translate political discussions into concrete, credible and implementable actions that build trust in institutions, strengthen resilience and advance the continent’s goal of silencing the guns and achieving sustainable peace and development.

PRESS RELEASE-HONOURABLE DR. PHENYO BUTALE TO PARTICIPATE AT THE 21ST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE AFRIC...
28/08/2026

PRESS RELEASE-HONOURABLE DR. PHENYO BUTALE TO PARTICIPATE AT THE 21ST EXTRAORDINARY SESSION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE AFRICAN UNION

GABORONE: 28th August 2026: Honourable Dr. Phenyo Butale, Minister of International Relations, will on behalf of President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko, participate at the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of the African Union (AU), on 30th August 2026, in Luanda, Angola.

The 21st Extraordinary Session will be held under the theme: β€œStrengthening Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa,” and will focus on enhancing Africa’s peace and security architecture. It will provide a platform for African leaders to deliberate on the existing continental mechanisms advancing the peaceful resolution of conflicts, and explore ways of improving key structures, such as the AU’s Peace and Security Council. The Summit will also consider financing mechanisms that can be adopted to reinforce African-led peace initiatives.

Botswana’s participation at the Summit provides the opportunity for the country to advance her call for the peaceful resolution of conflicts on the continent, as well as champion the collective vision of realising a peaceful and stable Africa. The 21st Extraordinary Session will further enable Botswana to support reforms that strengthen African ownership of peace financing while encouraging greater collaboration between governments, Regional Economic Communities, African financial institutions and the private sector.

The Summit will be preceded by the AU Executive Council meeting on 29th August 2026, which Honourable Butale will also attend.

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ADVANCING BOTSWANA’S INTERESTS ABROAD: BOTSWANA AND THE UNITED NATIONS STRENGTHEN COOPERATION ON NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PR...
28/08/2026

ADVANCING BOTSWANA’S INTERESTS ABROAD: BOTSWANA AND THE UNITED NATIONS STRENGTHEN COOPERATION ON NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES

On 27th August 2026, Ambassador Charles Masole, Permanent Representative of Botswana to the United Nations, held a courtesy call with Mr. Chikezie Godwin Anyanwu, Head of the United Nations Resident Coordinator’s Office in Botswana, at the Permanent Mission of Botswana to the United Nations in New York. The engagement provided an opportunity to strengthen cooperation and coordination between Botswana and the United Nations system, with discussions focusing on aligning UN support with Botswana’s national development priorities, including the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), National Development Plan 12 and Vision 2036. The meeting also highlighted the importance of strengthening institutional capacity, evidence-based planning and effective coordination of UN support to Botswana.

The engagement further explored opportunities to enhance collaboration in areas of national data and statistics, sustainable development, climate resilience, digital transformation and capacity-building, including stronger support for national institutions involved in planning and development. The discussions reaffirmed the value of closer coordination between Botswana, the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office, the UN Country Team and the Permanent Mission in New York to mobilise partnerships and technical support in priority areas. The engagement underscores Botswana’s commitment to leveraging strategic multilateral partnerships to advance its development aspirations and strengthen cooperation with the United Nations in support of sustainable and inclusive development.

UN HUMAN RIGHTS REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE PAYS COURTESY CALL ON ACTING DEPUTY PERMANENT SECRETARY On 27th August 2026, the...
28/08/2026

UN HUMAN RIGHTS REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE PAYS COURTESY CALL ON ACTING DEPUTY PERMANENT SECRETARY

On 27th August 2026, the Regional Representative of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Ms. Abigail Noko, paid a courtesy call on the Acting Deputy Permanent Secretary, Multilateral Diplomacy in the Ministry of International Relations Ambassador Gobe Pitso.

Ambassador Pitso welcomed Ms. Noko and expressed appreciation for the continued cooperation between Botswana and OHCHR in the promotion and protection of human rights.
He underscored the value of the technical assistance and capacity-building support provided by the OHCHR through various initiatives including the Universal Periodic Review Voluntary Fund for Technical and Financial Assistance.

He applauded the OHCHR for facilitating assistance under the Voluntary Fund through which members of the Inter- Ministerial Committee on Treaties, Conventions and Protocols (IMCTCP) were capacitated on ratification of human rights treaties. He also expressed appreciation for the Voluntary Fund support towards development of Botswana’s human rights strategy and action plan.

Ms. Noko reaffirmed commitment by the OHCHR to continue supporting Botswana to adhere to its international human rights obligations through technical support and capacity building.

The courtesy call further underscored the importance of continued collaboration between the Government of Botswana and the OHCHR in advancing the country’s human rights agenda.

MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND BUSINESS BOTSWANA ENGAGE ON BOTSWANA’S ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY AGENDAThis morning the...
27/08/2026

MINISTRY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND BUSINESS BOTSWANA ENGAGE ON BOTSWANA’S ECONOMIC DIPLOMACY AGENDA

This morning the Ministry of International Relations (MIR) management team and officials from Business Botswana convened for the Sectoral International Relations (IR) High Level Consultative Council (HLCC) meeting. The engagement was co-chaired by Honourable Dr. Phenyo Butale, Minister of International Relations, and Mr. Joseph Willie of Business Botswana.

In his opening remarks, Minister Butale emphasised that HLCC meetings provide an important platform for Government and the private sector to engage on issues of mutual interest, as well as the opportunity to explore ways to strengthen cooperation in various sectors of the economy. He highlighted the role of such engagements in promoting investment and creating robust economic opportunities that can contribute to improving the livelihoods of Batswana, particularly the youth.

The Honourable Minister also informed that the Ministry will introduce an Economic Diplomacy Unit in the near future and encouraged Business Botswana to liaise closely with this Unit. He noted that the Unit will provide an important avenue for strengthening cooperation between the Ministry and the private sector, particularly in promoting investment, trade and economic opportunities for Botswana.

In his remarks, Mr. Joseph Willie underscored the importance of strengthening private-sector participation in addressing economic challenges and creating sustainable employment and business opportunities.

The discussions reaffirmed the importance of continued collaboration between the Ministry of International Relations and Business Botswana, particularly in leveraging diplomacy, investment and private-sector partnerships to support Botswana's economic diplomacy agenda.

Prior to the HLCC meeting, the co-Chair from Business Botswana, Mr. Willie and the new Business Botswana Chief Executive Officer, Ms. Tumi Mbaakanyi, paid a courtesy call on Honourable Dr. Butale. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce the new CEO to the Minister who is also the co-Chair of the IR HLCC Sector.

ADVANCING BOTSWANA’S INTERESTS ABROAD: BOTSWANA AND THE PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA FORGE NEW DIPLOMATIC PARTNERSHIP On 26th...
27/08/2026

ADVANCING BOTSWANA’S INTERESTS ABROAD: BOTSWANA AND THE PRINCIPALITY OF ANDORRA FORGE NEW DIPLOMATIC PARTNERSHIP

On 26th August 2026, Botswana and the Principality of Andorra established diplomatic relations through the signing of a Joint CommuniquΓ© in New York. The agreement was signed by Mr. Charles Masole, Ambassador of the Republic of Botswana to the United Nations, and Mr. Joan Forner Rovira, Ambassador of the Principality of Andorra to the United Nations. The establishment of diplomatic relations reflects the two countries’ commitment to promoting mutual understanding, friendship and cooperation, guided by the principles and purposes of the United Nations Charter and international law, including respect for sovereign equality, independence, international peace and security, and non-interference in the internal affairs of States.

The establishment of relations marks an important milestone in Botswana’s efforts to broaden its international partnerships and advance its national interests through constructive diplomacy. It provides a formal framework for Botswana and Andorra to strengthen political and multilateral engagement and explore cooperation in areas of mutual interest, while creating opportunities for closer collaboration within the United Nations system. The development further demonstrates Botswana’s commitment to expanding mutually beneficial partnerships and strengthening its global diplomatic footprint.

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