US to drastically slash number of embassies in Africa that can process visas
From News - South China Morning Post
June 1, 2026
About this episode
The US State Department plans to reduce the number of embassies in Africa that process visas from almost 50 to 20.
The US State Department plans to drastically slash the number of US embassies and consulates in Africa that can process visas for foreigners seeking to go to the United States. The almost 50 US embassies and consulates that are processing visa applications will be reduced to 20 in the coming weeks, according to three US officials and an internal memo obtained by Associated Press. There is not yet a set date for the change, but it is expected in June, according to the officials, who were not...
Topics covered
- US embassies
- visa processing
- Africa
- foreign relations
- US State Department
Keywords
- US embassies
- visa applications
- Africa
- US State Department
- Associated Press
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: US State Department, Associated Press
Places: Africa
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