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AP report: U.S. to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas
The almost 50 U.S. embassies and consulates that are processing visa applications in Africa will be reduced to 20 "hubs" in the coming weeks, according to three U.S. officials and an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press.
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According to PBS News’s source item, AP report: U.S. to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas, The almost 50 U.S. embassies and consulates that are processing visa applications in Africa will be reduced to 20 “hubs” in the coming weeks, according to three U.S. officials and an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press.
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- AP report: U.S. to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visasPBS News - 2026-06-01T19:50:51+00:00
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