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U.S. to cut Africa visa-processing embassy hubs to 20

The U.S. plans to reduce nearly 50 Africa embassies and consulates processing visas to 20 visa-processing hubs.
WHO: U.S. government
WHAT: Reducing the number of U.S. embassies and consulates in Africa that process visa applications to 20 hubs
WHEN: Jun 1, 2026 at 3:50 PM ET
WHERE: Africa
WHY: An internal memo and U.S. officials say the visa-processing network will be reduced to 20 hubs in the coming weeks.

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