French Embassy in Botswana

17/09/2026

FRANCE CHAMPIONS 30 FRENCH LEARNERS IN BOTSWANA'S PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Her Excellency Valérie Baraban visited the Standard 4 French class at Camp Primary School,Village, a shining example of France's commitment to supporting French language education in Botswana's primary schools.

The Ambassador was warmly welcomed by the school's management, officials from the Ministry of Child Welfare and Basic Education, Botswana teachers and pupils. The class taught by Alliance Française de Gaborone is a great success and the students were eager to show off their French skills.

France believes that language learning must open doors — to opportunity, to the world but also to fun. The students were able to interact together in French and taste some French delicacies. By pioneering French classes like this one, France is investing in the next generation of francophones and in the enduring bond between our two countries.

Merci to the pupils and staff of Camp Primary School for such a warm welcome and to our sponsors Botho University and Veolia for supporting this initiative.

- Friends for decades, building a brighter future together

16/09/2026

FRANCE SUPPORTS 10 GBV SURVIVORS IN MOGOBANE

The Embassy of France in Botswana was proud to attend the closing ceremony of Research Xcellas’ GBV project in Mogobane. This project was part of the larger Survivors' Economic Empowerment programme, supported by the French Embassy and implemented by Botswana Council of NGOs

The program delivered psychosocial support and business training to 10 ex-prisoners and survivors of gender-based violence, empowering them to rebuild their lives with new skills and confidence.

A randomized control study was implemented to measure the positive outcomes of this holistic approach, providing rigorous evidence of its effectiveness.This will be used to help strengthen GBV policy in Botswana.

Thank you to our partners involved in this initiative. While the programme concludes, France remains committed to supporting Botswana in the fight against gender-based violence and the empowerment of women and girls.

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10/09/2026

France Hosts International Space Summit: Spotlight on Botswana’s Dr. Basuti Gerty Bolo 🇧🇼🧑‍🚀🇫🇷

As the International Space Summit continues in France today, the Embassy of France in Botswana was honored to welcome Dr. Basuti Gerty Bolo, Botswana’s trailblazing space scientist. Today, France is a global leader in space exploration and continues to drive innovation in satellite technology, climate monitoring, and international space cooperation.

A pioneer in her field, Dr. Bolo is passionate about leveraging space science and technology to tackle Africa’s challenges from agriculture and environmental protection to climate change.

A meaningful exchange on science, innovation, and the future of space in Africa took place, underscoring France’s commitment to fostering global collaboration in space exploration.

08/09/2026

60 YEARS OF FRIENDSHIP CELEBRATED THROUGH CINEMA 🇧🇼🇫🇷📽️

For three evenings in a row, French and Botswana stories come together on one screen at Alliance Française de Gaborone bringing together French feature films, animation and the voices of Botswana’s emerging filmmakers.

All details for registration are below ⬇️

03/09/2026

FINAL DAY FOR APPLICATIONS ! 💎💍🇧🇼

Today is the final day to apply for season 2 of our Creation Botswana programme.

If you are a jewellery designer of manufacturer in Botswana ready to strengthen your technical skills, grow your business and take your craft to the next level, do not miss out on this opportunity.

02/09/2026

To mark one year in Botswana, Ambassador Baraban shares her top 5 favourite places in the country.

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Let us know in the comments below ! 🇧🇼🐘

31/08/2026

⏳ ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT TO APPLY!

Applications for Création Botswana Season 2 close on 3 September 2026.

If you are a jewellery designer or manufacturer in Botswana ready to strengthen your technical skills, grow your business and take your craft to the next level, do not miss this opportunity.

Time is running out—submit your application today!

Apply now: https://register.creationafricabotswana.com/

Please share this opportunity with a jewellery designer or manufacturer who should apply.

Création Botswana is a pioneering fashion entrepreneurship program designed to empower and elevate Botswana’s creative industry.

22/07/2026