US to drastically slash the number of embassies in Africa that can process visas (opens in new tab)

President Donald Trump, next to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)2026-06-01T18:20:50Z WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department plans to drastically slash the number of U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that can seeking to come to the United States.The almost 50 U.S. embassies and consulates that are processing visa applications will be reduced to 20 in the coming weeks, ac...