The United States will slash the number of embassies in Africa that process visas by more than half, the Associated Press reported on Monday, citing sources.
Over the coming weeks, the U.S. will reduce the number of embassies and consulates that are processing visa applications from 50 to 20, according to the report, which cites three U.S. officials and an internal memo. Related News AFRICA FINANCE IN BRIEF: Ethiopia listings, Morocco industry boom, rate pressures dominate Bandits kill 17 in fresh Sokoto village raid More African nations set for credit rating upgrades as reforms gain traction
U.S. President Donald Trump has for a decade made aggressive immigration and border policies central to his political agenda.
Trump was reported to have described some immigrants from Africa and Haiti as coming from “shithole” countries during his first term in office.
