The US government is set to significantly reduce its visa processing capabilities in Africa, consolidating operations from nearly 50 diplomatic missions down to just 20 regional hubs. This decision, communicated to diplomats by the State Department, is part of a restructuring of consular services aimed at aligning resources with US national interests. The 20 remaining visa hubs will be located in countries such as Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and Ghana, among others. While non-hub embassies will remain operational, their focus will shift primarily to services for US citizens, emergency assistance, and specific cases deemed to align with national interests. This restructuring comes amid ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to tighten immigration controls, with 11 African nations already facing a complete suspension of both immigrant and non-immigrant visas. Additionally, the US has recently imposed entry restrictions on travelers from countries affected by the Ebola outbreak, further indicating a tightening of immigration policies.