Tag: Antony Blinken

Zimbabwe President banned from travelling to US over corruption claims

Published on March 5, 2024 by Robert Ngwira

The US has imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa for corruption and human rights abuses. The order also affects […]

Soldiers in Niger overthrows President Mohamed Bazoum

Published on July 27, 2023 by Robert Ngwira

Soldiers in the West African country of Niger have announced a coup on national TV. They said they had dissolved […]

Tunisia imposes night curfew for a month

Published on July 27, 2021 by Flora Mitumba

Tunisian President Kais Saied had ordered a night-time curfew for the next month, a day after he suspended parliament. He’s […]

Top U.S. official Antony Blinken makes first virtual Africa trip (See Photos)

Published on April 29, 2021 by Face of Malawi

Antony Blinken’s six-stop Africa ‘trip’ was a first by a U.S. secretary of state — more so because he did […]

US imposes visa restrictions over Ugandan election

Published on April 19, 2021 by Flora Mitumba

The United States is imposing visa restrictions on Ugandan officials who it accuses of undermining democracy. The announcement from US […]

US president-elect Joe Biden appoints cabinet

Published on November 24, 2020 by Face of Malawi

President-elect Joe Biden is bringing back Secretary of State John Kerry as part of a cabinet that is high on […]