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United States President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing the possibility of imposing a new travel ban that could affect Nigeria and 24 other African countries, according to a report by The Washington Post.

A memo signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday outlines a proposal that could lead to visa restrictions or outright entry bans on up to 36 countries. The majority of these nations are located in Africa.


The proposed move, the memo states, is based on updated benchmarks introduced by the U.S. State Department. Countries that fail to meet the requirements within a 60-day window may face travel restrictions.


Among the benchmarks cited are the inability of some governments to provide credible identity or civil documents due to the absence of a reliable central authority or widespread fraud. Others were flagged for having high rates of visa overstays by their nationals in the United States.

The memo also requires that affected nations submit an initial action plan to the State Department by Wednesday, outlining how they intend to meet the new standards.

While the U.S. State Department declined to comment on internal communications, the White House has yet to issue an official response to inquiries on the matter.


Here is the full list of the 25 African countries reported to be under consideration for the travel ban:

Angola

Benin

Burkina Faso


Cabo Verde


Cameroon


Côte d’Ivoire

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Djibouti

Egypt

Ethiopia

Gabon

Gambia

Ghana

Liberia

Malawi

Mauritania

Niger

Nigeria

São Tomé and Príncipe

Senegal

South Sudan

Tanzania

Uganda

Zambia

Zimbabwe

Vanguard News


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/06/full-list-nigeria-other-25-african-countries-trump-considering-for-new-travel-ban/

Africa is blessed but her leaders are a curse

slivertongue:
Africa is blessed but her leaders are a curse

No be lie my broda. Wetin concern me, Nlfpmod de tin go sweet us all including dose defending bad governance.

Come rain come shine Africa is far blessed than America only bad leader is the problem facing Africa.

ogododo:
No be lie my broda. Wetin concern me, Nlfpmod de tin go sweet us all including dose defending bad governance.

The bad leaders and their families stand to lose more

No wahala..they should go ahead with the banning.

Na to reciprocate back

slivertongue:
The bad leaders and their families stand to lose more

Make Trump come send everione back for obodo Nigeria.

helinues:
No wahala..they should go ahead with the banning.

Na to reciprocate back

Wetin you wan do, e go good no be small, all our leaders go better Dem County for good.

ogododo:
Wetin you wan do, e go good no be small, all our leaders go better Dem County for good.

Inferiority complex is really affecting you. Unfortunately