Zeynep AzizThe United States imposed CAATSA sanctions on Turkey’s defence procurement agency over Ankara’s acquisition of Russia’s S-400 system.
faultlineviews@gmail.comThe United States formally removed Sudan from its list of state sponsors of terrorism on 14 December 2020.
faultlineviews@gmail.comGhana’s electoral commission declared President Nana Akufo-Addo the winner of the 7 December 2020 election.
Zeynep AzizTreasury and Finance Minister Berat Albayrak announced his resignation as Turkey confronted currency weakness and economic pressure.
Zeynep AzizFormer finance minister Naci Ağbal was appointed central-bank governor after a period of currency weakness and depleted reserves.
faultlineviews@gmail.comPrime Minister Abiy Ahmed ordered military operations in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region on 4 November 2020.
Zeynep AzizA magnitude 7.0 Aegean earthquake caused deadly building collapses and flooding in İzmir and on the Greek island of Samos.
faultlineviews@gmail.comSudan’s transitional government and several armed groups signed a peace agreement in Juba on 3 October 2020.
Zeynep AzizTurkey announced a major natural-gas discovery in the Black Sea, presenting it as a step toward reducing dependence on imported energy.
faultlineviews@gmail.comMalian soldiers detained President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta on 18 August, forcing his resignation after weeks of protests.