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US sanctions two Wagner-linked firms in CAR

US sanctions two Wagner-linked firms in CAR

The United States has imposed sanctions on two firms linked to Russia's Wagner Group in the Central African Republic.

Sanctions against ICC not 'right approach': White House

Sanctions against ICC not 'right approach': White House

The White House has opposed plans to slap sanctions on ICC over a proposal to arrest Israeli leaders accused of war crimes.

Niger cut military ties with US 'after sanctions threat'

Niger cut military ties with US 'after sanctions threat'

The Nigerien government says it discontinued its military cooperation agreement with the US after Washington threatened to impose sanctions on Niger.

Namibia’s diamond trade with Israel undermines its ICJ stance

Namibia’s diamond trade with Israel undermines its ICJ stance

The small African country has called for sanctions on Israel but its deep-rooted trade links with Tel Aviv underline its vulnerability.

Mali sanctions leaders of insurgent groups

Mali sanctions leaders of insurgent groups

The Malian government has announced sanctions on the leaders of insurgent groups in the country.

US sanctions 'financiers' of al-Shabaab militant group

US sanctions 'financiers' of al-Shabaab militant group

The United States has sanctioned individuals and entities it claims to be financing militant group al-Shabaab's activities in the Horn of Africa region.

Zimbabwe rejects US sanction claims against president

Zimbabwe rejects US sanction claims against president

Zimbabwe has rejected allegations levelled against its President Emmerson Mnangagwa by the United States in a new sanctions statement.

US imposes sanctions on Zimbabwean president

US imposes sanctions on Zimbabwean president

The US has sanctioned Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa over alleged corruption.

What is ECOWAS up to after lifting sanctions on Niger, Mali and Guinea?

What is ECOWAS up to after lifting sanctions on Niger, Mali and Guinea?

West Africa's regional bloc, ECOWAS, is dealing with unprecedented crises in its nearly five decades of existence. Its latest solution-finding move is the removal of sanctions it had imposed on some of its members. But the tensions seem unresolved.

South Sudan decries sanctions by world powers

South Sudan decries sanctions by world powers

The International Monetary Fund (IMF), the World Bank and the powerful countries use sanctions to ''pressure the least developed countries,” South Sudan's Foreign Minister James Pitia Morgan said at a discussion at the Antalya Diplomacy Forum.

Niger border still closed despite lifting of sanctions

Niger border still closed despite lifting of sanctions

Niger's border with Benin has remained closed even after ECOWAS lifted sanctions on the coup-hit member state.

ECOWAS urges Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger not to leave bloc

ECOWAS urges Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger not to leave bloc

West African regional bloc ECOWAS has urged three want-out countries Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger to reconsider their exit decision.