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Focus on Africa: US halts international student visa applications

Focus on Africa: US halts international student visa applications

Update: 2025-05-29
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US embassies globally have halted student visa appointments, as social media vetting expands. How is Africa affected?

Why is Zimbabwe's controversial radio tax now being implemented? 

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Presenter: Richard Kagoe
Producers: Yvette Twagiramariya and Bella Hassan
Technical Producer: Chris Kouzaris
Senior Producer: Paul Bakibinga
Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi

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Focus on Africa: US halts international student visa applications

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