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For decades, African countries have faced a structural problem in international affairs: political independence does not always translate into economic independence. A government may be sovereign on paper, yet its policy choices can still be affected by external financial systems, foreign currencies,

International travel, banking and ordinary commercial transactions can create an unexpected legal vulnerability for foreign nationals: activities conducted outside the United States can sometimes become the basis for U.S. criminal proceedings, sanctions or extradition requests. For Africans doing business internationally, this raises

When governments impose economic sanctions, they are often presented as a weapon aimed at political leaders, state institutions or companies. But in countries such as Zimbabwe, Cuba and Venezuela, the consequences have frequently reached far beyond government offices — affecting workers, farmers,

The global dominance of the US dollar has created a financial system in which decisions made in Washington can reach far beyond America’s borders, affecting governments, companies and even countries that have no direct political relationship with the United States. Russia, Iran

How Washington’s sanctions and financial power affect foreign governments, companies and banks and why Africa should pay attention   The growing use of U.S. sanctions and financial regulations has raised a broader international question: how far should one country’s laws extend when