US and Western aid cuts have left hundreds of thousands of refugees in Kenya’s Kakuma camp facing hunger, disease, and rising violence — a stark sign of how Trump’s policies are rippling through the world’s most vulnerable communities. https://t.co/GpLMR0L1q9 ...

In the long term, aid cuts could shock African policymakers out of complacency. But in the short term there will be pain in the poorest African countries, and for the most vulnerable Africans. Read more in The World Ahead https://t.co/lHdyK2ZMK6 ...

Industry Impact of Tariffs - The textile industry in Lesotho, particularly the denim sector known as the "denim capital of Africa," is threatened by potential tariffs, risking thousands of jobs [1] - A denim factory has already laid off 200 people due to decreased orders from the US, attributed to the threat of tariffs [1] Socio-Economic Concerns - Job loss due to tariffs could severely impact families, as many rely on employment in the textile industry for their livelihood [2] - Lesotho depends on America for essential resources, including medication and jobs, making the nation vulnerable to policy changes in the US [2] - Disruption of aid from America could exacerbate the HIV crisis in Lesotho, potentially leading to increased mortality due to lack of access to medication [3] Diplomatic Efforts - Lesotho is awaiting a "final solution" or response from the American government regarding the tariff issue [4] - Previous attempts to communicate concerns to the American government have been unsuccessful [3]