World
Byrne insists sanctions remain until Russia ends occupation of Ukraine
EU sanctions on Russia should remain in place as long as Moscow occupies Ukrainian territory, Ireland’s Minister for European Affairs…
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World
Belarus releases Nobel Prize winner as U.S. lifts additional sanctions
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko freed 123 prisoners — including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Ales Bialiatski and prominent opposition figure Maria…
World
Trump warns US could impose further sanctions on Russia
U.S. hints at fresh sanctions as Russia steps up strikes on Ukraine’s infrastructure WASHINGTON / KYIV — U.S. President Donald…
East-Africa
U.S. Introduces Bill to Lift Zimbabwe Sanctions Under Conditions
U.S. bill to lift Zimbabwe sanctions opens a fraught debate over land, justice and global finance In Washington, a seemingly…
East-Africa
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Mineral Traffickers Fueling Conflict in DR Congo
The Dark Veins of Prosperity: The U.S. Sanctions on Conflict Minerals from the DR Congo In a world increasingly aware…
Somalia
Somali Parliament Sanctions Legislation for Electoral and Boundary Commission
Ay up, ever read a headline and thought, “Well, what’s the craic here?” Let me fill you in on the…
Somalia
Sudanese Paramilitary Leader Faces US Sanctions
KHARTOUM – The United States Treasury Department recently slapped sanctions on a Sudanese paramilitary leader for allegedly perpetrating egregious human…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe Urges Lifting of U.S. Sanctions Amidst Civilian Hardship
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has expressed grave concerns about the plight of everyday Zimbabweans, who bear the brunt of economic sanctions…
East-Africa
IMF Sanctions $341 Million for Initial Assessment of Ethiopia’s Loan Program
A glimpse of the International Monetary Fund’s HQ in D.C., U.S., captured on April 8, 2019. Photo credits © REUTERS/Yuri…
East-Africa
General Muhoozi Criticizes U.S. Envoy Following Sanctions on Ugandan Police Leaders
Gen Muhoozi happens to be the son of the President. The word on the grapevine from the US embassy is…
