Embassy of Botswana to the European Union

16/06/2026

📣🌍🌎🌏🗣️👥🇧🇼 On 11th June 2026, Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Botswana to the Kingdom of Belgium, H.E. Dr. Zein Kebonang, paid a courtesy call on the Secretary-General of the Organisation of African, Caribbean and Pacific States (OACPS), H.E. Moussa Saleh Batraki, at the OACPS Headquarters in Brussels.

The meeting provided an opportunity for the two leaders to discuss matters of mutual interest relating to the OACPS, including opportunities to strengthen cooperation among member states and advance the organisation’s shared objectives.

They also exchanged views on key development priorities, multilateral engagement, and the importance of collaboration in addressing common challenges facing OACPS countries. The two leaders further noted and welcomed the support demonstrated by Member States towards the resource mobilisation initiative led by the Kingdom of Eswatini.

This important engagement reaffirmed Botswana’s commitment to constructive participation within the OACPS framework and to fostering partnerships that support sustainable development and shared prosperity.

13/06/2026

📣🇸🇿🇨🇲🇱🇸🌍🌎🌏🗣️👥🇧🇼 The Embassy of the Republic of Botswana in Belgium facilitated a series of courtesy calls for Ambassador-Designate, H.E. Dr. Zein Kebonang, with the Ambassadors of the Kingdom of Eswatini, the Kingdom of Lesotho, and the Republic of Cameroon.

During the meetings, H.E. Dr. Kebonang held discussions with H.E. Mr. Daniel Evina Abe'e, Ambassador of Cameroon and Dean of the OACPS Committee of Ambassadors; H.E. Mr. Sibusiso Mngomezulu, Ambassador of Eswatini; and H.E. Ms. Mantoetsi Liteboho Mohatonyane, Ambassador of Lesotho on matters of mutual interest relating to the OACPS, as well as broader bilateral cooperation.

The engagements provided an opportunity to exchange views on strengthening collaboration within the OACPS framework, enhancing diplomatic relations, and exploring avenues for deeper cooperation in areas of shared priority.

The meetings underscored Botswana's commitment to constructive dialogue, multilateral engagement, and the continued promotion of strong partnerships with fellow African nations.

08/06/2026

📣🇯🇲✝️🪦✍️🇧🇼 On 5th June 2026, His Excellency Dr Zein Kebonang, Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Botswana to the Kingdom of Belgium, signed the Book of Condolence at the Embassy of Jamaica in honour of Mr. Campbell, former Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica.

The visit reflected Botswana’s heartfelt sympathy and solidarity with the people and Government of Jamaica during this time of mourning, while paying tribute to a Minster Campbell, respected statesman whose contributions to public service and national development left a lasting legacy in Jamaica and beyond.

05/06/2026

📣🌍🌎🌏🇬🇲🇲🇿🗣️👥🇧🇼 His Excellency, Dr. Zein Kebonang, Ambassador-Designate of the Republic of Botswana to the Kingdom of Belgium, paid on 3rd June 2026, courtesy calls on Her Excellency Berta Cossa, Ambassador of the Republic of Mozambique and Chair of the Southern Africa Group of Ambassadors, and His Excellency Pa Musa Jobarteh, Ambassador of the Republic of The Gambia and Chair of the OACPS Committee of Ambassadors.

The meeting provided an opportunity for a warm and cordial exchanges on issues of mutual interest including bilateral relations, multilateral cooperation and the importance of strengthening collaboration among African diplomatic missions in Brussels. The Ambassadors exchanged views on current regional and international developments and underscored the value of African solidarity and coordination in advancing shared priorities in multilateral fora.

The discussion also touched on information exchange on diplomacy in general, adaptation and the importance of maintaining strong relations and cooperation among African diplomatic missions in Brussels.

The Embassy values such engagements, which foster friendship, mutual understanding and solidarity among African nations.

05/06/2026

📣🪴🗣️👥🤝🇪🇺 Committee Linking Entrepreneurship-Agriculture-Development (COLEAD.link) Agrifood Value Chains Expert, Ms. Yvonne Chileshe pays a courtesy visit to His Excellency Dr. Zein Kebonang.

COLEAD plays a fundamental role through its programmes in equipping Botswana with the necessary tools and expertise to understand European Union (EU) policies, regulatory and non-regulatory measures, standards and market trends that have a potential impact on the market access and competitiveness of agriculture value chains linked to the EU market.

During the meeting Ambassador expressed appreciation to COLEAD for their continued support to Botswana. In the past the organisation has been instrumental through the Early Detection and Exclusion System (EDES) programme in capacitating national authorities with improving systems to effectively boost the livestock industry.

He further stressed on maintaining cordial relations to ensure Botswana’s highest adherence to the EU’s regulations and standards to avoid disruption of the country’s key exports such as beef and citrus fruits into the EU market.

Botswana and COLEAD remain committed to strengthening relations and working towards ensuring maximisation of the country’s export capacity into the EU market.

04/06/2026

📣🛃🌐💼 Vacancies at the World Customs Organization for the positions of:
- Systems Administrator
Closing Date: 30/06/2026
To see the vacancy, please visit the website: https://www.wcoomd.org/-/media/wco/public/global/pdf/about-us/vacancies/vacancy-notice-systems-administrator.pdf?la=en
- Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALW) Project Trainer
Closing Date: 24/06/2026
To see the vacancy, please visit the website: https://www.wcoomd.org/-/media/wco/public/global/pdf/about-us/vacancies/vacancy-notice-salw-expert.pdf?la=en

04/06/2026

📣⚖️🇺🇳💼 Vacancies at the International Criminal Court - ICC for the positions of:
- Head of Logistics, Travel and Transport Unit (P-4)
Closing Date: 2/07/2026
To see the vacancy, please visit the website: https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?career%5fns=job%5flisting&company=1657261P&navBarLevel=JOB%5fSEARCH&rcm%5fsite%5flocale=en%5fGB&career_job_req_id=24460&selected_lang=en_GB&jobAlertController_jobAlertId=&jobAlertController_jobAlertName=&browserTimeZone=Europe/Amsterdam&_s.crb=Vr5Rkvw7qGTDy05CLSKGKB4pXQ%2fTACDCkZhhKxUTUOM%3d
- Investigator (P-3)
Closing Date: 28/06/2026
To see the vacancy, please visit the website: https://career5.successfactors.eu/career?career%5fns=job%5flisting&company=1657261P&navBarLevel=JOB%5fSEARCH&rcm%5fsite%5flocale=en%5fGB&career_job_req_id=24459&selected_lang=en_GB&jobAlertController_jobAlertId=&jobAlertController_jobAlertName=&browserTimeZone=Europe/Amsterdam&_s.crb=Vr5Rkvw7qGTDy05CLSKGKB4pXQ%2fTACDCkZhhKxUTUOM%3d

03/06/2026

📣🇧🇼📿👥⚖️ Dr. Alice Mogwe - Founder and Director of Ditshwanelo: The Botswana Centre for Human Rights - recently paid a courtesy call on His Excellency Dr. Zein Kebonang to discuss issues of mutual interest, including cooperation on culture, diplomacy, and human rights.

As part of the engagement, Dr. Mogwe presented traditional jewellery crafted by Ms. Bulanda Thamae showcasing local talent and the richness of Botswana’s cultural heritage.

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01/06/2026

27/05/2026

📣💼⛔️☣️ Vacancies at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) for the positions of:
- Head, Health and Safety (P-5)
Closing Date: 19/06/2026
To see the vacancy, please visit the website: https://jobs.opcw.org/Pages/Offre/detailoffre.aspx?idOffre=564&idOrigine=502&LCID=2057
- Information Management Officer (P-3)
Closing Date: 21/06/2026
To see the vacancy, please visit the website: https://jobs.opcw.org/job/job-information-management-officer-p-3-_565.aspx

Job F0196-Information Management Officer of ‘Information Management Officer (P-3)’. Location: Johan de Wittlaan 32 2517 JR The Hague. Date: 22/05/2026. Ref.: 2026-565.