WIRE — The United States Department of State plans to drastically slash the number of its embassies and consulates processing visas for foreign nationals across the African continent. This decision is part of the Trump administrations broader, stringent crackdown on immigration and visa issuance. Currently, nearly 50 U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa process visa applications; however,
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