• Latest
  • Trending
US announces removal of Uganda and three African countries from trade deal

US announces removal of Uganda and three African countries from trade deal

October 31, 2023
Police intercept trucks carrying 150 sacks of suspected indian hemp in Eastern Region

Police intercept trucks carrying 150 sacks of suspected indian hemp in Eastern Region

June 14, 2025
GRA postpones implementation of new energy sector levies

GRA postpones implementation of new energy sector levies

June 15, 2025
GES directs Volta region schools to participate in Regional Clean-Up Exercise on June 19

GES directs Volta region schools to participate in Regional Clean-Up Exercise on June 19

June 15, 2025
Police raid in Gomoa Dominase leads to the arrest of 19 suspects in connection with drug trade and robbery

Police raid in Gomoa Dominase leads to the arrest of 19 suspects in connection with drug trade and robbery

June 15, 2025
Happy98.9FM Celebrate fathers with PAPA Y3 HERO activation

Happy98.9FM Celebrate fathers with PAPA Y3 HERO activation

June 13, 2025
No country runs a 24-Hour Economy Policy; It's just a political gimmick – Dr. Wolarnyo Mensah

No country runs a 24-Hour Economy Policy; It’s just a political gimmick – Dr. Wolarnyo Mensah

June 13, 2025
UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of immediate ceasefire in Gaza

UN General Assembly votes overwhelmingly in favour of immediate ceasefire in Gaza

June 13, 2025
12 invigilators, 1 supervisor among 16 arrested for malpractice in 2025 BECE- WAEC reveals

12 invigilators, 1 supervisor among 16 arrested for malpractice in 2025 BECE- WAEC reveals

June 13, 2025
Nigeria: Ethnic Groups set in uproar after Tinubu extends posthumous pardon to Ogoni Nine

Nigeria: Ethnic Groups set in uproar after Tinubu extends posthumous pardon to Ogoni Nine

June 13, 2025
This government will not sideline traditional leaders- Mahama assures Yaa Naa

This government will not sideline traditional leaders- Mahama assures Yaa Naa

June 13, 2025
GNFS denies alleged attempt to set Nkawkaw fire tender ablaze

GNFS denies alleged attempt to set Nkawkaw fire tender ablaze

June 13, 2025
Gov't to train Over 5,000 youth in Northern Region under apprenticeship programme - President Mahama

Gov’t to train Over 5,000 youth in Northern Region under apprenticeship programme – President Mahama

June 13, 2025
Happy Ghana
Advertisement
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
    • International Sports
    • Afcon2017
    • Afcon2019
    • Corporate Knockout
    • U17 World Cup
    • World Cup 2018
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Bizarre
  • Feature
  • More
    • Technology
    • Opinion
    • Lifestyle
  • Listen Live
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
    • International Sports
    • Afcon2017
    • Afcon2019
    • Corporate Knockout
    • U17 World Cup
    • World Cup 2018
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Bizarre
  • Feature
  • More
    • Technology
    • Opinion
    • Lifestyle
  • Listen Live
No Result
View All Result
Happy Ghana
No Result
View All Result
Home News Africa

US announces removal of Uganda and three African countries from trade deal

in Africa, International News
US announces removal of Uganda and three African countries from trade deal

US announces removal of Uganda and three African countries from trade deal

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Whatsapp

US President Joe Biden has unveiled plans to exclude Uganda, Gabon, Niger, and the Central African Republic from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa), a special trade programme that provides eligible sub-Saharan African countries with duty-free access to the US for over 1,800 products.

The decision, announced on Monday, was made on the grounds of “gross violations” of human rights and the absence of progress toward democratic governance in these nations.

Niger and Gabon, both of which have experienced military takeovers earlier this year, are deemed ineligible for Agoa due to their failure to establish and maintain political pluralism and the rule of law. These coups have raised concerns about the democratic processes in both countries.

The removal of the Central African Republic (CAR) and Uganda from Agoa is attributed to “gross violations of internationally recognized human rights” by their respective governments.

In May, the US government signaled its intention to consider expelling Uganda from Agoa and implementing sanctions after the country passed a controversial anti-homosexuality law, which imposed severe penalties on individuals found guilty of certain same-sex acts, drawing worldwide criticism.

President Biden stated in a letter addressed to the speaker of the US House of Representatives that despite extensive engagement efforts, these four countries have failed to address US concerns about their non-compliance with Agoa eligibility criteria.

The affected countries, Uganda, Gabon, Niger and the Central African Republic, are yet to respond to this announcement. Their expulsion from Agoa is set to come into effect at the beginning of 2024.

The move is likely to have a significant impact on their economies, as Agoa has played a pivotal role in promoting exports, economic growth, and job creation among participating nations.

Notably, this is not the first time that Agoa eligibility has been revoked following military coups. Previously, Burkina Faso, Mali and Guinea were removed from the programme under similar circumstances.

In a related development, the US State Department recently announced the suspension of most foreign aid to Gabon and Niger and these countries will only see a resumption of assistance if they establish democratic rule in their transitional governments.

Subscribe to receive notification everytime a new post is published. We promise to be discrete.

Unsubscribe
Previous Post

Rainy season causes GH¢25m loss for ECG – Managing Director

Next Post

I choose to sing in local dialects to reach a bigger audience- Gospel musician

Next Post
I choose to sing in local dialects to reach a bigger audience- Gospel musician

I choose to sing in local dialects to reach a bigger audience- Gospel musician

Search

No Result
View All Result

Listen Live

BBC Match of the Day Africa

Happy Ghana

Recent News

  • Police intercept trucks carrying 150 sacks of suspected indian hemp in Eastern Region
  • GRA postpones implementation of new energy sector levies
  • GES directs Volta region schools to participate in Regional Clean-Up Exercise on June 19
  • About
  • advertise
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

© 2025 Happy FM – Powered by Ghana’s leading radio network. Designed with passion by Global Media Alliance.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Sports
    • International Sports
    • Afcon2017
    • Afcon2019
    • Corporate Knockout
    • U17 World Cup
    • World Cup 2018
  • Entertainment
  • Business
  • Bizarre
  • Feature
  • More
    • Technology
    • Opinion
    • Lifestyle
  • Listen Live

© 2025 Happy FM – Powered by Ghana’s leading radio network. Designed with passion by Global Media Alliance.