Libya's central bank expected to have sanctions lifted

The UN Security Council has announced it will lift sanctions on Libya's central bank and the Libyan Foreign Bank to economically uplift the country.

Turkey to open trade routes bypassing Syria

Following a breakdown in ties and rising violence in Syria, Turkey has decided to begin bypassing trade routes through the country.

Pressure on al-Assad mounts as EU sanctions target Syrian oil

The EU has imposed a ban on purchases of Syrian oil and expanded the sanctions list to intensify pressure against President Bashar al-Assad.

Crackdown may result in sanctions

The Swazi government's heavy-handed reaction to this week's protest marches could lead to international trade sanctions.

Mugabe threatens takeover of foreign firms

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has threatened to boycott Western products before seizing companies from countries that have imposed sanctions.

West African leaders meet for emergency Côte d'Ivoire talks

West African leaders decided to meet for emergency talks on the crisis in Côte d'Ivoire as strongman Laurent Gbagbo resists calls to step aside.

Zimbabwe Attorney General slapped with US sanctions

The US imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe's Attorney General for his alleged role in undermining the crisis-ridden African nation's democracy.

Mugabe vows retaliation against the West

Zimbabwe's president vowed on Friday to avenge Western economic curbs imposed on his ruling party.

AU imposes sanctions on Madagascar

The AU has imposed sanctions on Madagascar's President, Andry Rajoelina, and 108 other people in the Indian Ocean island.

South Africa notifies UN of seized North Korean arms

South Africa has notified the UN Security Council that it seized a shipment of North Korean arms bound for the DRC in violation of UN resolutions.

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