President Joe Biden signed a ban on imports of Russian enriched uranium to US, the White House announced, in a move being touted as Washington's endeavor to disrupt President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, but waivers could make the law toothless.

US bans Russian uranium imports, crucial for nuclear fuel supply, but waivers could make it toothless

South Africa hosted the African growth and opportunity act (agoa) 20th forum. AGOA is a US trade programme providing eligible sub Saharan African countries with duty free access to the markets in US. President Joe Biden ended the participation of Uganda, Gabon, Niger and the central African Republic in the trade program. Uganda reacted by criticising the move, saying the action was to punish african countries that are resisting the imposition of the west's cultural values.

AGOA: Some countries seek extension, others expelled

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US bans Russian uranium imports, crucial for nuclear fuel supply, but waivers could make it toothless

AGOA: Some countries seek extension, others expelled