Cuba envoy in Namibia decries US blockade impact

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Cuba's Ambassador to Namibia has expressed concern over the impact of the economic blockade by the United States against Cuba on social sectors of health, sports, and education.

National Assembly urges U.S. to lift blockade on Cuba

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The National Assembly has unanimously adopted a motion calling on the United States of America to lift its long-standing economic, financial and commercial blockade against Cuba and remove the Caribbean nation from the list of alleged state sponsors of terrorism.

AGOA lapses, threatening duty-free access for Sub-Saharan countries

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U.S. legislation, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), meant to provide sub-Saharan countries duty-free access to U.S. markets, has lapsed.

This is despite months of negotiations for a possible extension between various African countries and the Trump administration.

CELAC nations reject U.S. military deployment near Venezuela

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The majority of member states of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) have expressed concern over the recent military deployment by the United States in the Caribbean, particularly near Venezuelan waters.