The United States government has announced a sweeping restructuring of its visa operations across Africa, with routine visa services at its embassy in Abuja and 24 other diplomatic posts set to be discontinued from August 1, 2026. The decision, unveiled by the U.S Department of State, is part of a broader realignment of overseas operations aimed at strengthening national security, reducing government waste and ensuring more consistent standards in visa screening, vetting and adjudication. In a statement released on Tuesday, the State Department said the move reflects the Trump administration’s policy…
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