BANJUL, Gambia, Jan. 17 -- The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights issued the following news release: * * * Press Release on the Suspension of Public Internet Access, Selected Mobile Services and Civil Society Organizations' Permits during the Election Period in Uganda. The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission) has been informed of the suspension of public internet access, and the recurrent restrictions on the rights to freedom of association and assemb more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10715) on Jan. 16, 2026, by Latin American affairs specialist Clare Ribando Seelke: * * * Venezuela: Overview of U.S. Sanctions Policy Since 2005, the United States has imposed targeted sanctions on Venezuelan individuals and entities that have engaged in criminal, antidemocratic, or corrupt actions. U.S. sanctions have been imposed via both executive and congressional action.  more PR