The United States government is reportedly considering a broad travel ban affecting 43 countries, including several African nations, as part of a new policy.
This proposal, under the Trump administration, could go beyond the restrictions imposed during his first term. A draft list circulating within the administration includes a “red list” of 11 countries, among them Somalia, Sudan, and Libya.
Other African nations include; Eritrea, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Congo, Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gambia, Liberia, Malawi, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, São Tomé and Príncipe and Zimbabwe.
These African nations, along with Afghanistan, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen, could face new travel restrictions if the policy is implemented.
A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, told an international organization that the list is not yet finalized and could be subject to changes. The policy still awaits approval from the administration, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Additionally, Trump issued an executive order on January 20, requiring intensified security vetting of foreign nationals seeking entry into the U.S. to detect potential national security threats.
