US visa freeze begins for 26 African countries

[France 24 - Africa] - 21/01/2026

In tonight's edition: The US puts a pause on the processing of permanent residency visas for applicants from 75 countries, including 26 African ones. Also, Nigerian police walk back on earlier denials, now confirming that dozens of worshippers were kidnapped from three churches in northern (…)

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