Trump's freeze on immigration from "Third World countries" raises concerns in Africa.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced via his "Truth Social" platform his intention to "permanently freeze" immigration from what he described as "Third World countries," a move that could directly affect African immigrants and humanitarian programs. The announcement came after a shooting incident in Washington and includes measures to revoke previous immigration approvals, reduce federal aid, and review humanitarian protection programs, with about 36 countries, including 25 African countries, threatened with additional restrictions if specific security standards are not met. The decision raises concerns for hundreds of thousands of Africans, especially refugees and residents in the United States, and weakens American refugee admission programs and slows down asylum application procedures, despite U.S. laws guaranteeing this right. Experts describe the decision as an attempt to politicize immigration, which may push African countries to strengthen their internal policies to reduce dependence on migration to the West.