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African Union Condemns Trump Travel Ban Amid Strained Africa-US Relations
- On 5 June, the U.S. Government announced a new directive expanding the travel restrictions previously introduced during President Trump's first term, which will take effect on 9 June and impact nationals from 12 countries, including seven African nations.
- The travel restrictions, first implemented early in President Trump's administration and confirmed by the Supreme Court in 2018, focus on countries identified as high risk due to issues like terrorism, visa overstays, and inadequate vetting.
- The African Union Commission expressed concern over the ban’s negative impact on diplomatic, educational, and commercial ties, urging a balanced, consultative approach and constructive dialogue with affected countries.
- Trump connected the restrictions to a terror incident in Boulder, Colorado, explaining that the measures target individuals entering the country without adequate screening and could be expanded depending on future threat assessments.
- The ban and partial restrictions on travel signal increased tension in U.S.–Africa relations and may complicate cooperation on security and economic issues between the continents.
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It’s time to talk about weaponising visas against Africans – The Mail & Guardian
The anti-migration regulations in Europe and the US against Africans continue to affect the sociopolitical and economic development of Africa. Thousands of Africans who apply for visas continue to have their applications rejected. Moreover, most Africans are charged exorbitant non-refundable fees when applying for visas. Millions in foreign and local currencies are accumulated by European and US embassies in various African countries from visa…
Citizens of seven African countries are prohibited from entering the United States, according to a logic based on the proportion of "overstay visa" which suffers from inconsistencies. Amnesty International sees this as a "discriminatory, racist and totally cruel" measure.
Trump’s travel ban could drive some African nations closer to America’s adversaries
Donald Trump’s travel ban, a purportedly security-focused measure largely targeting African nations and Muslim-majority countries, underscores his administration’s ignorant and potentially destructive approach to a continent with growing global influence.
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