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US Cuts Visa Validity, Strains Ties with Africa

7/12/2025

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The US has cut visa validity for citizens of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Nigeria to single-entry, three-month permits, raising concerns about cultural and educational exchanges. Nigeria challenges the US's claims of reciprocity, highlighting that US nationals still enjoy multiple-entry options. This shift underscores the tension between security measures and international relations.

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The US has cut visa validity for citizens of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Ghana, and Nigeria to single-entry, three-month permits, raising concerns about cultural and educational exchanges. Nigeria challenges the US's claims of reciprocity, highlighting that US nationals still enjoy multiple-entry options. This shift underscores the tension between security measures and international relations.