Russia warns tanker seizure could escalate tensions

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Russia says the seizure of its Marinera oil tanker by the U.S. could lead to a further escalation of military and political tensions in the Euro-Atlantic region, as well as a visible lowering of the “threshold for the use of force” against peaceful shipping.

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.