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US Eases Venezuela Telecom Sanctions With General Licence 61

The US Treasury's OFAC issued General Licence 61 on 21 August 2026, easing telecom sanctions on Venezuela. The licence allows supply of telecom goods and services, but new investment is not included.

  • US eases Venezuela telecom sanctions via General Licence 61
  • Effective August 21, 2026, for telecom goods and services
  • Covers Conatel, Cantv, and Movilnet, but no new investment

Congo-Kinshasa: Joint Statement Between DR Congo and the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23 Movement (AFC/M23) on the Doha Process

[State Department] The following statement was released by the representatives of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the representatives of the Alliance Fleuve Congo/March 23…

  • Representatives from DRC and AFC/M23 met in Switzerland on August 17-21, 2026.
  • They welcomed establishment of EJVM+ and reconnaissance mission on August 20, 2026.
  • Both parties committed to flexible negotiations and peace resolution implementation.

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