Tag: sanctions

Sudan: UN chief warns of war crimes, as UK sanctions firms linked to warring military camps

April 16, 2024

The vicious fighting between two rival generals in Sudan may include “war crimes and crimes against humanity,” UN chief said on Monday (15 April), just ... Read More

ECOWAS lifts several sanctions against Niger

February 25, 2024

The heads of state of the member countries of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) have decided to lift some of the sanctions ... Read More

South Africa risks U.S. sanctions for its ties with terrorist actors & U.S. enemies

February 12, 2024

U.S. Congress will review American relationship with South Africa for its support of U.S.-designated terrorist organizations such as Hamas and engagement in activities that undermine ... Read More

Iran vows to help Niger overcome sanctions

January 25, 2024

Iran has proposed to help Niger surmount economic sanctions it has been under since July 26 after incumbent leader General Abdourahamane Tiani removed Mohamed Bazoum ... Read More

ECOWAS Abuja Summit maintains sanctions against Niger

December 11, 2023

The 64th extraordinary Summit of Heads of States of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), held Sunday December 10 in Abuja, Nigeria, maintained ... Read More

Terrorism: US imposes sanctions on Hamas members and operatives settled in Algeria and other countries – Treasury Department

October 21, 2023

The American Department of the Treasury announced lately sanctions against ten key members of Hamas, operatives, and other financial facilitators. The sanctioned individuals are based ... Read More

Malian transition leaders postponed sine die next year presidential elections

September 26, 2023

Mali's Government in power since May 2021 following a second coup announced Monday September 25 the delay sine die the scheduled February 2024 presidential elections, ... Read More

US offer: reforms first, then removal of Zimbabwe sanctions

October 22, 2022

The United States has outlined the measures the government of Zimbabwe can take for Washington to end its sanctions on the country, but warns that ... Read More

ECOWAS maintains sanctions against Mali

March 29, 2022

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) decided to keep the pressure on the ruling junta in Mali, where sanctions remain in place, while ... Read More

AU to Sanction Members Defaulting on Payment of Financial Contributions

November 15, 2018

The African Union on Wednesday called for a sanction regime against member states that would fail to make their annual financial contributions. African Union Commission ... Read More