Legislation
Wednesday, November 11, 2015 - 07:56
The Senate on Tuesday approved an annual military policy bill, and the White House spokesman said President Obama would sign it despite provisions that will make it extremely difficult for him to fulfill his promise of closing the terrorist detention center at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba.
Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 07:14
The legislation, introduced by Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) in June, would require the heads of the State Department and Pentagon to create a five-year strategy to help countries in Africa, including Nigeria, respond to the threat of Boko Haram.
Thursday, August 13, 2015 - 06:30
Uzbek nationals may lose citizenship if found guilty of mercenary activities, terrorism, inciting racial, ethnic, or religious hatred, and other crimes "against peace and security."
Thursday, August 6, 2015 - 06:57
Kazakhstan is the latest member of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) to adopt the accession of Kyrgyzstan to the bloc. Kazakhstan’s President Nursultan Nazarbayev signed a corresponding law on Tuesday.
Tuesday, August 4, 2015 - 05:47
The United States is set to relax the restrictions on Nigeria in its ability to procure weapons from America and its allies under the country's Leahy Law, US congressman, Rep Darrel Issah, said monday.
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 07:10
A House Democrat wants to give Congress the option of authorizing military force against Iran if it violates the terms of the nuclear deal.
Monday, July 27, 2015 - 06:11
By emphasizing his desire for weapons above military reforms, Nigeria's new president squandered a valuable opportunity to raise an important issue in U.S. policy circles.
Monday, July 27, 2015 - 06:08
The United States announced that it would be committing $5 million to assist the regional military force set up by the governments of Nigeria, Chad, Niger, Cameroon, and the Benin Republic against the terrorist group, Boko Haram.
Monday, July 27, 2015 - 06:05
Speaking at the United States Institute of Peace, President Buhari mis-characterized U.S. legislation known as the ‘Leahy Law’ when he said it “has aided and abetted Boko Haram” by denying the Nigerian government sophisticated weaponry.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015 - 06:34
In the face of widespread hopes of a last-minute change of heart, Kyrgyzstan’s government has torn up a foundational treaty in the Central Asian nation’s ties with the United States.