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US Weighs Future of MINURSO as UN Security Council Deadline Approaches

Officials Follow the Moroccan Sahara File The consultations are taking place with the involvement of senior figures in the US administration. Massad Boulos, senior adviser to President Donald Trump on African affairs, and Michael Waltz, the US ambassador to the United Nations, are among the officials......

United States cancels more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals

The United States Department of State has cancelled more than 175,000 visas issued to foreign nationals since the beginning of 2025, citing violations of visa conditions, criminal activity, misuse of immigration procedures and concerns related to national security. According to a statement released......

United States expands social media screening for foreign visa applicants

The United States has announced an expansion of its social media screening procedures for foreign nationals applying for visas, broadening the review process to include additional categories of applicants, including foreign journalists. The measure forms part of the administration's broader effort......

United States plans closure of five diplomatic missions under government reform initiative

The United States is preparing to close five diplomatic missions as part of a broader effort to streamline government operations and reduce administrative costs. The proposed measure forms part of an ongoing reform agenda aimed at reshaping the structure of the U.S. federal administration and improving......

United States restructures visa services in Sub-Saharan Africa while Morocco remains unaffected

The United States has introduced a major restructuring of its visa services across Sub-Saharan Africa, transferring visa processing responsibilities from several embassies and consulates to a network of regional processing centers. The initiative is part of a broader effort to streamline consular operations......

US accuses Cuba of decades-long espionage and subversion campaign

The United States has intensified its pressure on Cuba, accusing the island's communist government of conducting a decades-long campaign of espionage, infiltration and subversive activities aimed at undermining American interests. In a newly released report, the US State Department alleged that......

US to slash visa processing embassies across Africa to 20

The United States plans to sharply reduce the number of embassies and consulates across Africa authorized to process visas, cutting operations from nearly 50 locations to 20. The decision follows an internal directive approved by senior leadership at the State Department and is expected to be implemented......

US Senate confirms Duke Buchan III as new American ambassador to Morocco

The United States Senate has officially confirmed Duke Buchan III as the new American ambassador to Morocco, marking his return to diplomatic service in a region he knows well. Buchan’s appointment, announced by former President Donald Trump earlier this year, was endorsed by the Senate on Tuesday.......

US sanctions target Palestinian officials over non-compliance with peace commitments

The United States has announced visa sanctions against officials from the Palestinian Authority (PA) and members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO), citing non-compliance with international agreements and actions that undermine peace efforts. The sanctions, unveiled by the State Department......