Kagame Joins AU in Call to Lift Sanctions on Sudan, Zimbabwe
Rwandan President Paul Kagame has called for the lifting of sanctions against Zimbabwe and Sudan as both countries struggle to cope with the economic and social impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic. The two nations still face some U.S. restrictions, complicating attempts to get the debt relief that all African countries are seeking. Meanwhile, AU Chairperson President Cyril Ramaphosa has taken the fight to G20 countries, the International Monetary Fund, and World Bank among other international organisations.
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Rwanda:
Lift Sanctions Against Sudan, Zimbabwe - Kagame
New Times, 4 June 2020
President Paul Kagame has called for the review and consideration of sanctions against two African countries, Sudan and Zimbabwe, to support their ability to respond to the… Read more »
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Africa:
'Quarantine' Politics to Win COVID-19 Fight - WHO
The Herald, 4 June 2020
World Health Organisation (WHO) director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and African Union (AU) Chairperson Cyril Ramaphosa yesterday called upon the world to "quarantine"… Read more »
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Zimbabwe:
AU Chair Escalates Sanctions Removal Call
The Herald, 11 May 2020
African Union chairperson, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, has taken the fight against sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe and Sudan to G20 countries, the International Monetary… Read more »
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Sudan:
To Get Off Sanctions List, Sudan Cuts Rights Deals With Global Players
East African, 16 February 2020
Sudan's transitional authorities are cutting deals on human-rights with international players as part of a comprehensive plan to avoid economic isolation. Read more »
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President Paul Kagame (file photo).
