The U.S. government’s recent decision to slash the number of embassies offering visa services in Africa from 50 to 20 has sparked concerns among Malawians, particularly regarding their nation’s exclusion from this select group. Reports from the Nyasa Times indicate that many citizens are left questioning whether they are “paying the price for failures at home.”
As the changes take effect, Malawians will find themselves needing to journey to regional hubs beyond their borders to apply for visas, attend necessary interviews, and complete immigration procedures. “For many ordinary citizens, that would mean additional travel expenses running into millions of kwacha before a visa decision is even made,” the newspaper highlights.
