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US Student Visa Restrictions

Already 10 African countries face full or partial visa bans. As for the others, they might be cautious because there’s a desire to avoid inflaming relations with the US.

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Jul 02, 2025
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Featured contributor Prof. Josef Mahoney joined CGTN Africa Live to discuss new US student visa restrictions, reportedly including social media reviews, never criticising the US or Israel, and avoiding political activism.

The US prides itself on free speech rights. Aren’t these measures a violation of these freedoms?

First, there's an over-estimation of w…

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