Repercussions

Washington (AX) — In a significant diplomatic turn, two U.S. lawmakers are calling upon Somalia to reconsider its recent decision to invalidate Taiwan-issued passports. Representatives Tom Tiffany and Andy Ogles have issued a stern warning about the potential repercussions—both diplomatic and immigration-related—should this policy remain unchanged. On Thursday, the lawmakers dispatched a letter to Somalia's ambassador in Washington, expressing their disapproval of the Somali government's recent policy. This policy, which…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a turn of events that has stirred significant concern, the Somali federal government has raised serious allegations against Sivuyile Thandikhaya Bam, the Acting Head of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The government contends that Bam is not just undermining Somalia’s development but has also shown alarming sympathies toward Al-Shabaab, the notorious militant group linked to al-Qaeda. During a recent interview with Somali National Television, Foreign Minister Ahmed…

Trump's Tariffs: A Global Concern, According to Lagarde Christine Lagarde, the President of the European Central Bank (ECB), recently expressed her concerns regarding the impact of former President Donald Trump's tariffs on global trade. In her statement, she underscored, "The ripple effects of such economic policies extend far beyond borders, negatively impacting economies worldwide." Lagarde emphasized that tariffs implemented by the U.S. could create imbalances in international trade, leading to increased prices for…