Trump tightens US entry ban on 12 African states

US President Donald Trump at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on December 17, 2025, before departing to attend a ceremony for the return of two US servicemen killed in Syria at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.[AFP]

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a proclamation imposing full travel restrictions and entry limitations on four more African countries in a move that further tightens immigration controls. The new additions include South Sudan, Kenya’s neighbour to the North and a member of the East African Community.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Stories Shape Kenya. Support Credible JournalismContinue 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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