The United States has implemented a new suspension of immigrant visa processing for 75 nations worldwide, including Uganda and 25 other African countries, as part of President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

• The U.S. State Department halt applies to immigrant visas, citing concerns that nationals from these countries are more likely to become "public charges" by relying on government welfare programs.
• The decision, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, follows a broader directive issued in November and will take effect on January 21.
• Among the affected African nations are Somalia, Tanzania, Rwanda, Ghana, and Egypt, while non-immigrant visas like tourist and business visas are not included in the suspension.