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Britain

November 21, 2024

UK imposes asset freeze, travel ban on Angola’s billionaire, Isabel dos Santos

Ms Dos Santos faced corruption accusations in Angola and elsewhere for years.

Isabel dos Santos (Credit: BBC )
November 7, 2024

UK sanctions Russia for 18 months, targets African mercenary groups

The Russian embassy in London did not immediately respond to a request for a comment.

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October 30, 2024

UN sends letter to Israeli PM on concerns over UNRWA ban

Mr Guterres stressed that UNRWA is the principal means by which essential assistance is supplied to Palestine refugees in the occupied Palestinian territory.

António Guterres
October 14, 2024

EU ministers sanction Iran over supply of missiles to Russia

The European Union had previously warned Iran several times against passing on ballistic missiles to Moscow and viewed the step as breaching a new taboo.

EU foreign ministers
August 10, 2024

Opeyemi Agbaje: Tinubunomics: Country case studies on economic reforms

In Singapore, the country looked like a doomed nation. No natural resources, no visible economic potential, and no global strategic importance

Opeyemi Agbaje
August 8, 2024

Countries hail Nigeria’s approach to nationwide #EndBadGovernance protests

Envoys of Côte d’Ivoire, Poland, Britain and the U.S. diplomatic missions have praised Nigeria’s strategic approach to nationwide protests.

Police tear-gassing protesters
July 19, 2024

Tech outage halts traffic at Berlin airport, Hamburg hit by disruptions

No planes were taking off or landing at Berlin’s airport, while some departures were affected in Hamburg on Friday morning due to IT outages.

Hamburg Airport
July 18, 2024

UK seeks to reset relations with EU at major summit

Among his priorities, Mr Starmer tries to reset the UK’s strained post-Brexit relations with Europe as the region faces “generational challenges.”

EPC summit
June 19, 2024

Vessel sinks in Red Sea one week after Houthi attack

The vessel was attacked on June 12 while it was sailing off the coast of Yemen.

Red sea (credit: Britannica)
May 28, 2024

Norway begins formal recognition of independent Palestinian state, Spain, Ireland to follow

Mr Martins said, “Netanyahu opposes a two-state solution, as does Hamas.’’

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