reciprocity

Mali Forces U.S. To Reverse Course: Washington Removes Bamako From Controversial Visa-Bond Program After Diplomatic Showdown

Oct 27, 2025

The United States has officially removed Mali from its contentious visa-bond program, ending a tense standoff that showcased Africa’s growing confidence in asserting sovereignty on the global stage. The October 23, 2025 decision followed Mali’s bold move to impose a reciprocal $10,000 visa bond on U.S. citizens — a defiant act that sent a clear…
U.S. Triggers Diplomatic Tensions After Slashing Visa Validity for Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Cameroon

Jul 12, 2025

The United States has dramatically reduced the duration and scope of non-immigrant visas for citizens of Ghana, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Cameroon, igniting diplomatic tensions and raising legal questions around reciprocity and immigration fairness. The U.S. Department of State confirmed that, effective immediately, nearly all non-diplomatic, non-immigrant visas issued to nationals of the four countries will…

Mali Forces U.S. To Reverse Course: Washington Removes Bamako From Controversial Visa-Bond Program After Diplomatic Showdown