US Imposes Sanctions On DR Congo Ex-President Kabila Alleging Rebel Support
THE US has imposed sweeping sanctions on former Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila, accusing him of backing the M23 rebel group..
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US Lifts Sanctions On Senior Malian Officials
THE United States on Friday eased sanctions on several senior Malian officials, following the penalties that were previously imposed over their alleged ties.
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US Freezes Assets Of Eight Nigerians Over Boko Haram, ISIL Cybercrime Links
THE United States government has imposed sanctions on eight Nigerians over alleged links to Boko Haram, the Islamic State of Iraq and the.
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Iran Ready To Compromise On Nuclear Issues If US Lifts Sanctions
IRAN is ready to compromise on its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in exchange for US sanctions being lifted, its deputy foreign minister.
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Trump Tells Putin To Make Ukraine Deal ‘Now’ Or Face Tougher Sanctions
US President Donald Trump stepped up the pressure on Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to make a peace deal with Ukraine Wednesday, threatening tougher.
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‘Appear Within Seven Days Or Face Sanctions’, Reps Warn TETFund, UBEC, BOI, 16 Other MDAs
THE House of Representatives Committee on Legislative Compliance has given a seven-day ultimatum to 19 Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) of the federal.
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US Sanctions Ex-Haiti President Martelly For Drug Trafficking
THE US Treasury Department unveiled sanctions against former Haitian president Michel Martelly on Tuesday for trafficking drugs, including cocaine, destined for the United.
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Man City’s Premier League Charges To Be Resolved In ‘Near Future’
PREMIER League chief executive Richard Masters on Friday revealed the case against Manchester City for alleged financial breaches will be resolved in the.
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UK Slaps Fresh Sanctions On Iran After Israel Attack
THE UK on Thursday joined the United States and Canada in announcing a fresh set of sanctions against Iran’s drone and missile industries.
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Nigeria Opens Land, Air Borders With Niger Republic, Lifts Other Sanctions
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has directed the opening of Nigeria’s land and air borders with the Republic of Niger and the lifting of other.
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ECOWAS Lifts Economic Sanctions On Niger, Mali, Guinea
THE Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has resolved to lift some sanctions on Niger Republic, Mali and Guinea. The resolution was.
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ECOWAS Promises Gradual Easing Of Sanctions On Niger Republic
ECOWAS leaders have resolved to urgently review efforts to activate a standby force for counterterrorism operations in areas infested by terrorist groups. A.
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Gabon Junta Welcomes African Bank’s Lifting Of Sanctions
THE Gabonese government says the African Development Bank (AfDB) has lifted financial sanctions imposed on the country following the removal of President Ali.
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Niger Coup Leaders Slash Budget As Sanctions Bite
NIGER’s military rulers have announced major budget cuts for this year, citing the international sanctions imposed since they seized power in a coup.
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‘Remove Sanctions On Niger Republic’, Northern Elders Forum Urges Tinubu
THE Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has called on President Bola Tinubu to lift economic sanctions imposed on neighbouring Niger Republic. Democratically elected President.