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On September 25, 2023, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new travel ban affecting twelve countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Yemen. This move resurrects one of the more contentious aspects of his first term. The motivation behind this measure, according to Mr. Trump, was a recent attack involving a makeshift flamethrower on a Jewish protest in Colorado. U.S. authorities attributed the incident to an individual they claim was residing in the country illegally. This new policy prohibits travel to the United…

Baidoa (AX) – In a significant advancement for humanitarian aid management within Somalia, Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, the President of Southwest State, has ratified the Safeguarding of Humanitarian Assistance Law. At first glance, one might wonder how a single piece of legislation could tangibly influence the regions ravaged by recurring natural calamities. But then, isn't hope often planted by decisive steps, however small they may initially seem? Drafted meticulously by the Ministry…

Hargeisa (AX) — With a flurry of strategic decisions, North Western State of Somalia's government recently inked a transformative approach to its security and tax systems, marking a pivotal moment for this self-declared nation. Sunday’s developments echo the aftermath of President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi’s (commonly known as Irro) visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where pivotal dialogues unfolded between him, Vice President Yusuf Mahmud Abdi, and various Emirati dignitaries. Can a single visit redefine the…

In a bold move that’s sending ripples across the political landscape, President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially enacted the much-debated Expropriation Bill. The controversial law paves the way for government entities to seize land in the public interest, but it comes with a set of stringent guidelines aimed at ensuring fair compensation for those affected. With this step, the new legislation effectively dismantles the archaic Expropriation Act of 1975—a remnant of the apartheid era that many saw as outdated and unjust.…

President João Lourenço has recently enacted two pieces of legislation that, according to Human Rights Watch, significantly undermine international standards for human rights, particularly in regard to media, expression, and association freedoms.