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US slaps sanctions on Putin’s daughters, Russia’s biggest banks

April 7, 2022 7:41 am Add a Comment

The White House announced sanctions Wednesday targeting Russia’s top public and private banks and two daughters of Vladimir Putin, adding pressure on the country’s economy and its elite over the invasion of Ukraine. The new sanctions targeted Maria Vorontsova and … Read more →

Covid-19: US announces $24.7m support for Ghana’s vaccination drive

April 4, 2022 4:02 pm Add a Comment

USAID Ghana Acting Mission Director Janean Davis announces $24.7 million in U.S. funding for Ghana’s vaccination efforts. United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Ghana Acting Mission Director Janean Davis announced $24.7 million in new funding to Ghana Monday to … Read more →

US jobless claims at lowest level since 1969

March 25, 2022 9:34 am Add a Comment

Fewer workers sought jobless benefits in the US last week than at any time since 1969. Just 187,000 people filed for unemployment, the Labor Department reported. That was down roughly 28,000 from the previous week. The figures show a stark … Read more →

Ukraine’s President to address Congress as US pledges $800m in military aid

March 16, 2022 9:47 am Add a Comment

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to make a virtual address to the US Congress on Wednesday. Mr Zelensky is expected to reiterate his plea for a no-fly zone, increasing pressure on the US and its allies. The address comes … Read more →

US announces visa restrictions on Somali officials

February 9, 2022 7:32 am Add a Comment

The US has announced visa restrictions against current or former Somali officials accused of undermining democratic processes. It comes as the US pushes for credible elections in Somalia – which have long delayed. In a statement, State Secretary Antony Blinken … Read more →

US bans telecom giant China Unicom over spying concerns

January 28, 2022 8:08 am Add a Comment

China Unicom has become the latest Chinese telecoms giant to be banned from the US over “significant” national security and espionage concerns. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said it had voted unanimously to revoke authorisation for the company’s American unit … Read more →

Ukraine: US could sanction Putin personally if Russia invades – Biden

January 26, 2022 9:04 am Add a Comment

US President Joe Biden says he would consider personal sanctions on Vladimir Putin if Russia invades Ukraine. Mr Biden said there would be “enormous consequences” for the world if Russia made a move on the nation, which sits on its … Read more →

Prez. Akufo-Addo attends National Black Caucus Conference in US

December 1, 2021 7:40 am Add a Comment

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, left Accra on Tuesday, 30th November, to attend the 45th Annual Legislative Conference of the National Black Caucus of State Legislators, being held in Atlanta, Georgia, in the United States of America. The event, which … Read more →

Covid-19: US reopens border to UK travellers after almost two years

November 8, 2021 11:02 am Add a Comment

UK visitors are now able to travel to the US for the first time in nearly two years. The border reopened at 05:01 GMT and the first flights took off from Heathrow at 08:50. All UK visitors over 18 have … Read more →

COVID-19: US to require proof of vaccination for non-US citizens and non-immigrant visitors

October 27, 2021 7:56 am Add a Comment

The United States is strengthening restrictions for all inbound travellers, including US citizens who are not vaccinated against COVID-19, the White House said Monday. Starting from Nov. 8, all non-US citizens and non-immigrant visitors from outside of the country will be … Read more →