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US Treasury Imposes Sanctions on Congo Rebel Groups Including M23 On Thursday, July 25, the US Treasury laid down the hammer with a bunch of sanctions aimed at Congolese rebel factions. One prominent group, the March 23 Movement (M23), faces allegations of attempting to topple Congo's government. The Treasury's move comes amid ongoing turmoil in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where power struggles often turn violent. By targeting these groups, the US aims to curb the destabilizing efforts of these rebels.

EU Slaps Sanctions on Israeli Extremists and Groups Europe’s governing body has imposed sanctions on five Israeli individuals deemed "extremist settlers" and three organizations for committing abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank and obstructing humanitarian aid to Gaza. The list includes Tzav 9, an entity accused of repeatedly hindering aid trucks from delivering essential supplies like food, water, and fuel to Gaza. Tzav 9 already faces US sanctions for its notorious activities, including blocking, damaging,…

The West African regional bloc said on Friday it would uphold sanctions against Mali over the Sahel country's military rulers delaying a return to civilian rule after a coup. Following a summit in Ghana,…

The heads of state of ECOWAS gathered in Accra, Ghana, on Friday, March 25, for a new extraordinary summit behind closed doors. They examined the situation in Mali, Burkina Faso and Guinea, three countries that have been the scene of military coups. Sanctions…

A decision that comes as a new summit for ECOWAS, the community of West African states, dedicated to the situation in Mali, is organized tomorrow, Friday. An appointment to which the president of the transition, Assimi Goïta, is invited this time.…

Why we welcome sanctions on ballot spoilers EDITORIAL | The US authorities cracked the remaining whip on ballot spoilers on Wednesday, imposing extra US floor visa restrictions as punishment for rigging the election course of. This step, which we even consider is lengthy overdue, is welcome. Yes, the United States doesn't vote in Somalia and mustn't be seen as interfering. But Americans have…

On Monday, August 23, the United States announced sanctions against a senior Eritrean military official, General Filipos Woldeyohannes. He is accused by Washington of abusing the Eritrean forces in the Tigray conflict. The latter intervened from the beginning of the conflict in this Ethiopian province to support Addis Ababa against the TPLF rebels.…

The African Union (AU) announced that it was suspending Mali with immediate effect and threatening the poor country with sanctions after a second military coup in nine months. The coup has raised deep concerns about stability in the volatile Sahel region and warnings of financial sanctions from the entire international community. The AU "decides ... to immediately suspend the Republic of Mali from participating in all activities of the African Union, its bodies and institutions, until the normal…

One week after the imposition of US sanctions on Ethiopia, Addis Ababa is mobilizing and countering. Tens of thousands of Ethiopians have expressed their dissatisfaction with the government's call. On the capital streets, the slogan was: "Hands off Ethiopia". as reported from Addis Ababa, Noé Rochet-BodinUS sanctions come…

President Bah N'Daw and Prime Minister Moctar Ouane resigned on Wednesday, May 26, are not in favor of international mediation, led by ECOWAS, which has already mentioned possible sanctions. Everything goes very fast. No decision has been announced yet, but sanctions can be adopted quickly. Penalties have been swung since…