U.S. Embassy Gaborone, Botswana

03/08/2026

Shining a spotlight on CDC’s flagship Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP). Take a behind the scenes look at CDC Botswana’s resident FETP advisor and coordinator, with two FETP grads leading outbreak investigations in Botswana. CDC is continuing to build a critical mass of disease detectives in Botswana and around the world to keep Americans safe at home.

Learn more about FETP ➡️ https://bit.ly/4pFPOvx.

01/08/2026

Don’t fall for third-party scams. If you need to renew your passport, go to the official site▶️http://travel.state.gov/renew.

The best way to know that you’re on the official U.S. Department of State site is to look for “.gov” at the end of the url. Do not be fooled by websites ending in ".com", ".us", or ".org"—they are not government sites and may overcharge you just to provide forms or forward your application to us

31/07/2026

Due to ongoing system maintenance, the closing date for the Political Assistant vacancy has been extended to August 2, 2026.

The Embassy announces a vacancy for a political assistant.
Apply by July 31, 2026.
▶️ https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/bwa/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

31/07/2026

🇺🇸🎆 Over the past month, we explored America's landscapes, historic monuments, groundbreaking innovation, and vibrant culture.

From the Grand Canyon and Mount Rushmore to the Statue of Liberty, from world-changing inventions to music, movies, and the people who continue to inspire generations, each story has shown a different side of .

Now it's your turn. What does "America the Beautiful" mean to you? The most compelling comment will win a gift hamper!

30/07/2026

The U.S. Embassy in Gaborone is requesting quotations for restoration construction services for staff housing.

Quotations are due by August 31, 2026.

▶️ https://bw.usembassy.gov/rfq-for-constructions-services/

30/07/2026

💡 : Congratulations to our Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders alumni, Christopher Seagateng for having chaired the Constitutional Review Technical Committee of the Commonwealth Youth Council. The committee aimed to undertake a comprehensive review of the Council’s Constitution and develop recommendations for consideration by the Commonwealth Youth Council General Assembly.

We are proud to see our exchange program alumni making an impact on the global stage through their leadership and commitment to strengthening youth governance.

29/07/2026

🇺🇸 From issuing passports to helping U.S. businesses abroad, the U.S. Department of State has served the American people for 237 years.

Think you know diplomacy? Take our interactive quiz ▶️ https://stories.state.gov/diplomacy-terms/.

29/07/2026

The Embassy announces a vacancy for a political assistant.
Apply by July 31, 2026.
▶️ https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/bwa/vacancysearch/searchVacancies.hms

28/07/2026

⚽️🏀The Embassy community celebrated a day of fun, fitness, and friendly competition at the U.S. Embassy Sports Day. Games included basketball, volleyball, soccer, co****le, dodgeball, French skipping and more. Which game would you have joined? Let us know in the comments!

27/07/2026

How are the United States and African partners advancing logistics, trade, and collective readiness?

Join a digital press briefing from the Africa Logistics and Communications Symposium with Deputy Assistant Secretary Mark Mitchell and Brig. Gen. Paul G. Filcek.

Learn how collaboration, innovation, and next-generation logistics are strengthening partnerships across Africa and supporting regional security and economic growth.

🗓️ July 29, 2026
🕓 16:00 SAST | 17:00 Addis Ababa | 14:00 Dakar | 10:00 EDT

Journalists, RSVP to attend: https://www.state.gov/digital-press-briefing-from-the-africa-logistics-and-communications-symposium-with-the-u-s-department-of-commerce-and-u-s-department-of-war/