U.S. trims Africa visa processing to 20 hubs

The State Department plans to drastically reduce Africa's visa-processing footprint from about 50 embassies/consulates to 20 designated hubs. Non-hub posts will offer limited services, and travelers from non-hub countries may need to travel to a listed hub for visa processing. The move is part of a broader immigration crackdown and is expected in June 2026, with the memo naming the 20 hubs across multiple African nations.