U.S. Embassy Gaborone, Botswana

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🎙️Upcoming Episode: Curious about life as a U.S. Marine Security Guard in Botswana? Tune in to on Friday, June 26, a...
23/06/2026

🎙️Upcoming Episode: Curious about life as a U.S. Marine Security Guard in Botswana? Tune in to on Friday, June 26, at 10:00 a.m. and hear firsthand about the experiences of Marines serving at the U.S. Embassy in Gaborone.

“When Botswana asked for help, the United States answered the call by responding to President Duma Gideon Boko’s request...
23/06/2026

“When Botswana asked for help, the United States answered the call by responding to President Duma Gideon Boko’s request for critical medical commodities to address the public health emergency,” - Ambassador Howard Van Vranken.

The United States has delivered approximately $1 million (BWP 13.6 million) in life-saving health commodities to Botswana — including antiretroviral medicines for adults and children, lab reagents for early infant HIV diagnosis, and tuberculosis diagnostic kits.

Since October 2025, multiple shipments have arrived at the Central Medical Stores, Botswana, putting critical tools directly in the hands of those who need them most.

We were honored to mark this milestone alongside Minister Ketlhalefile F.C. Motshegwa and Gaborone Mayor, Oarabile Motlaleng at the official handover ceremony. BWgovernment BW Presidency

It is your responsibility to use your visa correctly. Some activities that ARE ALLOWED on a B1/B2 visitor visa: ✅ Touris...
22/06/2026

It is your responsibility to use your visa correctly. Some activities that ARE ALLOWED on a B1/B2 visitor visa:
✅ Tourism
✅ Vacation (holiday)
✅ Shopping
✅ Visiting with friends or relatives
✅ Meetings with business associates
✅ Attending a convention or conference

Activities NOT ALLOWED on a B1/B2 visitor visa:
❌ Birth tourism (travel for the primary purpose of giving birth in the United States to obtain U.S. citizenship for the child)
❌ Work that results in payment from a U.S. employer or business
❌ Studying for a degree or academic credit
❌ Paid performances

🔦 : Congratulations to Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders alumna Njiramanda Mbewe-Boatey on being ...
20/06/2026

🔦 : Congratulations to Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders alumna Njiramanda Mbewe-Boatey on being honored at the Icons of Africa Awards 2026 in South Africa.

This recognition highlights her outstanding contributions to law, governance, human rights, and community development, as well as her unwavering commitment to advancing justice and empowering communities across Botswana and the African continent.

🥳 Congratulations, Njiramanda, on this well-deserved honor.

🇺🇸🇧🇼 During his visit to Francistown, Ambassador Howard Van Vranken met two dedicated U.S. Peace Corps Botswana Voluntee...
20/06/2026

🇺🇸🇧🇼 During his visit to Francistown, Ambassador Howard Van Vranken met two dedicated U.S. Peace Corps Botswana Volunteers serving in the region. These individuals are making a difference in the lives of local communities, driving progress in education and health.

Their work is a powerful reminder that the partnership between the United States and Botswana is not just government to government, it is people to people, heart to heart.

🎨 Would you like to see the other entries in the ? React with a 👍 or ❤️ on your favorite artwork and show our talented ...
19/06/2026

🎨 Would you like to see the other entries in the ?

React with a 👍 or ❤️ on your favorite artwork and show our talented young artists some support!

A big thank you to all the young artists who participated and shared their creativity with us.

Theme: “A shared journey: 250 years of Freedom and 60 Years Together.”

The U.S. Embassy in Gaborone is closed today, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth. Even though slavery ended in t...
19/06/2026

The U.S. Embassy in Gaborone is closed today, June 19, 2026, in observance of Juneteenth.

Even though slavery ended in the U.S. in 1863 some enslaved Black Americans didn’t get the message until two and a half years later. The message finally came on June 19,1865 in Galveston, Texas and was marked in future years with a celebration in Black communities referred to as “Juneteenth”.

▶️ https://share.america.gov/juneteenth-remembering-end-of-slavery/

🇺🇸🥳🏃🏾‍➡️ Congratulations to Emmanuel Rantsheno, Kabo Kebinatau, Olaotse Kgosidintsi, and Thapelo Diphuti for going above...
18/06/2026

🇺🇸🥳🏃🏾‍➡️ Congratulations to Emmanuel Rantsheno, Kabo Kebinatau, Olaotse Kgosidintsi, and Thapelo Diphuti for going above and beyond in our 250 km for 250 Years Challenge! These individuals covered over 1,000 km each, setting an impressive example of dedication and determination.

As we complete the , we would like to thank everyone who participated. You were all such good sports, and your enthusiasm and commitment made the challenge a great success.

On June 16, 2026, the United States announced more than $1 billion in humanitarian and disaster response assistance to U...
18/06/2026

On June 16, 2026, the United States announced more than $1 billion in humanitarian and disaster response assistance to UNICEF and the World Food Programme (WFP) through new global macro awards, which cover life-saving support in more than 40 countries including Botswana. This announcement builds directly on the tremendous success of the Trump Administration’s landmark December 2025 “Humanitarian Reset” memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA).

Read the press release ▶️ https://bw.usembassy.gov/u-s-announces-more-than-1-billion-in-assistance-to-unicef-and-world-food-program/

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