Countries Sanctions deepen economic misery in post-coup Niger Niamey – Acute deprivation is endemic in Niger, one of the world’s poorest nations. But West African sanctions aimed... Read more 22 Sep, 2023
World China says ‘strictly’ implements UN resolutions Beijing — China has insisted it “strictly” implements UN sanctions resolutions, after G7 nations, the European Union and three... Read more 25 Jul, 2023
Countries SA dismisses sanction threats Cape Town – The South African government has dismissed suggestions that the country may face international sanctions for its... Read more 13 Jun, 2023
Business SARB warns of potential secondary sanctions over Ukraine stance Cape Town – The Reserve Bank of South Africa has issued a warning that the government’s stance on the... Read more 7 Jun, 2023
Business Reserve Bank cautions on threat of sanctions Cape Town – The South African Reserve Bank has reportedly issued a warning about potentially dire consequences if the... Read more 30 May, 2023
Central African Republic EU adds sanctions on Wagner for Africa ‘rights abuses’ Brussels – The EU on Saturday announced additional sanctions against Russia’s Wagner mercenary organisation for “human rights abuses” in... Read more 26 Feb, 2023
World Iran vows response to new EU, UK sanctions over protests Tehran – Iran vowed on Tuesday it will respond to new sanctions imposed by the European Union and Britain... Read more 24 Jan, 2023
World Russia says may cut oil output following price cap Moscow – Moscow could cut oil production by up to seven percent in early 2023 following an oil price... Read more 23 Dec, 2022
Countries US hits Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s son with sanctions ahead of Africa summit Cape Town – The United States has imposed fresh sanctions against individuals in Zimbabwe, including the son of President... Read more 13 Dec, 2022
Countries US targets Somali arms network for sanctions Washington – The US Treasury slapped sanctions on arms suppliers for Islamic State-Somalia and the Al-Shabaab rebels on Tuesday,... Read more 2 Nov, 2022