The United States and the United Kingdom announced fresh sanctions on Monday aimed at disrupting the illicit gold trade, which the UK claims is financing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine and contributing to global corruption. The UK government froze the assets of four individuals allegedly involved in gold smuggling, including one individual accused
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TikTok is facing an imminent ban in the US unless its parent company, ByteDance, agrees to sell the app.
TikTok faces US ban, seeks Supreme Court intervention Read More »
The US, UK, Canada, Norway, and Switzerland have condemned the escalating violence in Mozambique, particularly the brutal crackdown on post-election protests.
US-led allies condemn Mozambique’s violent crackdown Read More »
Congo’s Gecamines is making a last-ditch effort to block China’s Norinco from acquiring Chemaf’s cobalt and copper assets.
Congo Gecamines offers $1m to block Chinese Chemaf takeover Read More »
US special envoy Tom Perriello visited Sudan, met general Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, and discussed ending the fight.
US envoy visits Sudan, urges Burhan to cease fighting Read More »
The proposal aims to replace the current Kenya-led multinational force.
US boosts effort to make Kenya-led Haiti force UN peacekeepers Read More »
The US is losing influence in Africa, leaving the Trump administration to address diplomatic gaps amid China and Russia’s expanding presence.
Trump faces diplomatic hurdles amid Africa-China alliances Read More »
The Rapid Support Forces in Sudan accused the Burhan’s army of a deadly air strike on a civilian displacement camp in North Darfur, resulting in numerous casualties.
Over 60 Sudanese dead in Burhan’s army Darfur strike: RSF Read More »
Tensions escalate in eastern DR Congo as M23 rebels continue to defy ceasefire agreements. The US has urged Rwanda to cease its involvement in the conflict.
US urges Rwanda to withdraw from DR Congo Read More »
The United States has canceled over $1 billion in debt owed by Somalia, a significant move to aid the country’s economic recovery.
Somalia receives major debt relief from US Read More »
