Browsing: US foreign policy

• The US has imposed sweeping sanctions on Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commander Mohammad Hamdan Daglo, known as Hemedti, for gross human rights violations in war torn Sudan.
• Also hit are seven RSF-owned companies operating in the UAE for their role in fueling the ongoing conflict.
• These measures underscore the US’s commitment to promoting accountability and supporting Sudan’s quest for peace and democracy.

The US has intensified its efforts to hold perpetrators of Sudan’s humanitarian crisis accountable by sanctioning RSF leader Mohammad Hamdan Daglo, widely known as Hemedti.

Accused of orchestrating systematic atrocities, Hemedti now faces sanctions for his direct involvement in gross human rights violations, including mass rapes committed by soldiers under his command in Darfur region.

The US Department of State, in a statement released Tuesday, revealed that Hemedti has been designated under Section 7031(c) of the US law. This designation bars him and his immediate family from …

• Continuing from the discussion of evolving US-Africa trade relations, a key aspect of this dynamic is the strategic objective of countering Chinese influence on the continent.
• By 2024, Africa is poised to undergo a significant shift in geopolitical and economic dynamics, emerging as a crucial arena for global powers such as China and the US.
• The evolving focus on Africa is driven by its transforming economic landscape, marked by rapid growth, a youthful population, and abundant resources, attracting attention from major players seeking strategic advantages.

By 2024, Africa will have witnessed the beginning of a new age in the geopolitical and economic dynamics of the world. In recent years, the continent has shifted its focus from humanitarian issues and developmental assistance to becoming an important strategic arena for the world’s leading powers, particularly China and the US. Several elements are coming together to highlight Africa’s growing importance internationally, driving this …