The United States plans to sharply reduce the number of embassies and consulates in Africa that process visas for foreign applicants.
The move will cut the current network from almost 50 locations to just 20 “hub” sites in the coming weeks, according to three U.S. officials and an internal State Department memo seen by The Associated Press.
A final date has not been confirmed, but officials expect the changes to take effect in June.
Part of wider immigration crackdown
The decision is part of the Trump administration’s broader push to tighten immigration controls.
