WIRE โ€” The United States has announced that it would discontinue visa services in Abuja and 24 other African diplomatic cities effectiveAugust 1, 2026. A statement by the US Department of State said realignment to regional hubs was part of efforts aimed at boosting national security, cutting government waste and ensuring more uniform screening, vetting, and adjudication US to stop visa services in Abuja, 24 African diplomatic posts [FULL LIST]

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