Putting The Squeeze On Three Of Africa's Governments

Guinean soldiers in the capital, Connakry. Photograph: Reuters

Obama Ends Benefits For Guinea, Madagascar, Niger -- Reuters

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama said on Wednesday he has terminated trade benefits for Guinea, Madagascar and Niger, three African countries where democratic progress is threatened by political turmoil.

In a statement, Obama said the three countries had failed to make "continual progress" in meeting U.S. requirements for the African Growth and Opportunity Act.

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My Comment: This is long overdue.