US to reduce number of embassies in Africa from 50 to 20 - Businessday NG

….Embassy in Lagos unaffected

The number of United States (US) diplomatic missions processing visa applications on the continent will be cut from nearly 50 down to just 20 in the coming weeks.

Based on reports from the Associated Press, this will reduce the number of American embassies and consulates in Africa who are authorised to process visas for foreign nationals seeking to travel to the United States.

Under a directive approved last week by Marco Rubio, secretary of State, the State Department will concentrate and restrict its African consular operations to just 20 designated “hubs”.

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