European Union plans 20th sanctions package against Russia

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The European Union aims to adopt a new, 20th, package of sanctions against Russia next Monday, EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas said at a press conference earlier today.
The sanctions are aimed at causing serious damage to the Russian economy, limiting its ability to wage war.

Sam Nujoma Foundation condemns US sanctions on Cuba

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The Sam Nujoma Foundation has condemned escalating United States of America sanctions on Cuba, including intensified oil restrictions and tariffs.

This has worsened the island's humanitarian and energy crisis under the 1962 embargo.

Zambia’s President urges full removal of sanctions on Zimbabwe

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Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has called for the total lifting of economic sanctions imposed on Zimbabwe.

Speaking at the Bi-national Commission in Harare, Zimbabwe, on Friday, Hichilema argued that the sanctions on Zimbabwe are limiting the interregional trade.

UN Security Council Rejects Russia and China’s Bid to Delay Iran Sanctions

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The UN Security Council (UNSC) has rejected a resolution put forward by Russia and China seeking to delay the reimposition of sanctions on Iran for 6 months.

The proposed resolution comes amid ongoing disputes between global powers and the UN over Iran's nuclear programme.

President calls for lifting of sanctions against Venezuela

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Venezuela's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yván Gil, extended felicitations on behalf of President Nicolas Maduro to newly sworn-in President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah.

Namibia and Venezuela share strong bilateral relations forged during the struggle for independence.

187 UN member states vote to end US sanctions on on Cuba

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The draft UN resolution calling for the end of the US economic embargo has been adopted after 187 UN member states voted in support of the resolution.

The 187 member states argued that the US decision to ignore the previous resolutions of the World Body with impunity was unacceptable.