U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a major expansion of his administration’s travel ban to include Nigeria and citizens from 35 additional countries.
According to a report by The Washington Post, the proposed list was outlined in a State Department memo and would significantly broaden the scope of restrictions introduced earlier this month.
Of the 36 countries identified, 25 are in Africa, underscoring the potential impact on the continent.
The memo, signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, gives the affected governments a 60-day ultimatum to comply with newly established security and information-sharing benchmarks set by the U.S. State Department.
It also mandates that each country submit an initial action plan by 8 a.m. on Wednesday, outlining steps they will take to meet these requirements.
The document cited concerns over the inability of some countries to issue reliable identity or civil documents, often due to weak central governments or systemic fraud. It also flagged others for having a high number of nationals who overstay their U.S. visas.
Here are 36 countries facing a potential US visa ban:
1. Angola
2. Antigua and Barbuda
3. Benin
4. Bhutan
5. Burkina Faso
6. Cabo Verde
7. Cambodia
8. Cameroon
9. Democratic Republic of Congo
10. Djibouti
11. Dominica
12. Ethiopia
13. Egypt
14. Gabon
15. Gambia
16. Ghana
17. Ivory Coast
18. Kyrgyzstan
19. Liberia
20. Malawi
21. Mauritania
22. Niger
23. Nigeria
24. Saint Kitts and Nevis
25. Saint Lucia
26. Sao Tome and Principe
27. Senegal
28. South Sudan
29. Syria
30. Tanzania
31. Tonga
32. Tuvalu
33. Uganda
34. Vanuatu
35. Zambia
36. Zimbabwe