Why Washington is reducing visa processing across Africa
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Source: Al Jazeera
Published: 2026-06-06 02:10 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Culture & Entertainment, Immigration, Africa, Media, World News, US Politics
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The United States is planning to centralise visa processing across Africa, reducing the number of embassies and consulates handling applications from about 50 locations to roughly 20, according to an internal US Department of State memo cited in US media reports.
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