African Union (AU) Expresses Concern Over U.S. Travel Ban On Seven African Countries

The African Union (AU) has expressed concern over the potential negative impact of newly imposed travel restrictions by the United States, which af­fect nationals from several countries, including seven Africa countries.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the African Union Commission (AUC) acknowledged the sover­eign right of all nations to protect their borders and ensure the security of their citizens.

However, it urged the United States to exercise this right in a manner that is balanced, evi­dence-based, and reflective of the long-standing part­nership between the United States and Africa.

The AUC remains con­cerned about the potential negative impact of such measures on people-to-peo­ple ties, educational ex­change, commercial en­gagement, and the broader diplomatic relations that have been carefully nur­tured over decades, the statement said.

The AUC also called on the U.S. administration to consider adopting a more consultative approach and to engage in constructive dialogue with the affected countries.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proc­lamation to ban travel from certain countries on Wednesday evening, citing national security risks.

According to a release by the White House, the proc­lamation, set to take effect on June 9, will fully ban the entry of nationals from 12 countries, namely Afghan­istan, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, So­malia, Sudan, and Yemen.

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