Enjoyed an impromptu interview with Gabz-FM this morning talking about the incredible success of team Botswana 🇧🇼 at the World Athletics Championships and the road to #Glasgow2026

80 years of the United Nations. Starring Will Poulter, Yaya Touré and Sandrah Kahumuza

Phenomenal race. Congratulations Team Botswana 🥇

Today, to revive the hope of peace for the Palestinians and Israelis, and a two state solution, the United Kingdom formally recognises the State of Palestine.

The UK has announced its recognition of the State of Palestine. Find out more about the context of today’s historic decision ↓

This week, dynamic partnerships aren’t just happening on the track 🥇- Minister Jenny Chapman met with President Duma Gideon Boko to advance the strong ties between 🇬🇧& 🇧🇼 Botswana Government Office of the President| Republic of Botswana. MIRBW Brand Botswana

The UK, the EU & our international partners are committed to accelerating an equitable energy transition at home & internationally. 🇬🇧🇪🇺🇧🇩🇧🇧🇧🇷🇨🇦🇨🇩🇬🇩🇭🇹🇯🇲🇰🇪🇳🇴🇱🇨🇻🇨🇿🇦🇦🇪🇺🇾 Read our joint letter at #UNGA this week.

🇧🇼🇧🇼 The British High Commission wishes all Batswana a Happy Independence Day. We join in celebrating your outstanding achievements and the growing bonds of friendship between our two countries 🇬🇧🇧🇼 #BotswanaAt59 #BotswanaIndependence #GoFarGoTogether

Momentum is building—and the 🇬🇧 is proud to be part of it! This is partnership in motion—ambitious, resilient, and built for the future. #GlobalExpoBW #GoFarGoTogether #OurPartnershipStory

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from Ben Ainsley, His Majesty’s Deputy Trade Commissioner for Africa, at AFSIC – Investing in Africa on 14–15 Oct 2025. Register now: 🔗 afsic.net/delegate-regis…

Nationals of Botswana now require a Standard Visitor visa to travel to the UK 🇧🇼🇬🇧 📰 Read the full statement below.

Today, I have an important update regarding travel to the UK for Botswana nationals. 🇬🇧🇧🇼 From today Botswana nationals will now require a Visitor visa to travel to the UK. Watch below to find out more: #UKBotswana #UKVisitVisa

Nationals of Botswana now require a Standard Visitor visa to travel to the UK for up to six months. ✅ Apply online before you travel ✅ Book a biometric appointment at the Visa Application Centre ✅ Allow at least 3 weeks for processing gov.uk/entering-stayi… #UKVisitVisa

The UK is working internationally to stop those who would exploit our immigration system. Botswana is a valued Commonwealth partner, and we will continue to work in partnership to strengthen our ties and drive mutual economic growth.

Planning a trip to the UK? Botswana nationals now need a Standard Visitor visa to visit ✅ Apply online before you travel ✅ Book a biometric appointment at the Visa Application Centre ✅ Allow at least 3 weeks for processing Apply here: gov.uk/standard-visit… #UKVisitVisa

❓ Do I need a visa to transit through the UK? Yes – Botswana nationals now require a transit visa. Learn more: gov.uk/transit-visa #UKVisitVisa

Yesterday I called for greater representation for partners in the Global South at international institutions like the World Bank. We need to give countries a greater say in decisions that affect them.

Congratulations to Botswana Government & Bogolo Kenewendo on launching Botswana’s National Energy Compact! 🌍 Clean energy is key to economic transformation, and the UK is proud to support this bold vision World Bank European Commission African Development Bank Group #GoFarGoTogether

⚡️Big energy moves in 🇧🇼 Minister Bogolo Kenewendo unveiling the 🇧🇼 Energy Compact — and it’s electric 💡 220K homes powered 🍲 260K families cooking clean 🌍 50% renewables by 2030 The 🇬🇧stands with 🇧🇼in advancing clean energy through innovation, investment & partnerships.