The African Union criticized America's new travel restrictions against seven African countries. Union leaders worry the ban will damage relationships built over many years between Africa and the United States. They fear fewer students will study abroad and business deals will suffer from the new rules. The organization asked Washington to talk with affected countries before making such decisions. African officials want dialogue instead of sudden policy changes that hurt both sides.
President Donald Trump signed orders Wednesday blocking travel from twelve nations around the world. The list covers Somalia, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya and Sudan from Africa. Trump also banned people from Yemen, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Haiti and Iran outside the continent. He blamed an attack on Jewish protesters by an Egyptian man for the decision. Egypt escaped the travel ban despite the attacker's nationality.
Seven other countries face partial restrictions under the new policy. Citizens from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela cannot enter America easily. Some work permits from these places will still be allowed through the system. Trump returned to office January 20 for his second term as president.
President Donald Trump signed orders Wednesday blocking travel from twelve nations around the world. The list covers Somalia, Chad, Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya and Sudan from Africa. Trump also banned people from Yemen, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Haiti and Iran outside the continent. He blamed an attack on Jewish protesters by an Egyptian man for the decision. Egypt escaped the travel ban despite the attacker's nationality.
Seven other countries face partial restrictions under the new policy. Citizens from Burundi, Cuba, Laos, Sierra Leone, Togo, Turkmenistan and Venezuela cannot enter America easily. Some work permits from these places will still be allowed through the system. Trump returned to office January 20 for his second term as president.
