President Donald Trump’s immigration policy has had a significant impact on African countries, with several nations featuring prominently on the list of those affected. Somalia and Nigeria are among the top African countries with citizens affected by the policy, with 4,090 and 3,690 citizens, respectively.
Other African countries, including Egypt, Ethiopia, and South Africa have also been impacted by Trump’s immigration policy.
The policy changes, which include a travel ban targeting predominantly Muslim countries, heightened border security, and increased deportations, have had far-reaching consequences for immigrants from these countries.
The Trump administration’s stance on immigration has been marked by controversy, with critics arguing that the policies are discriminatory and inhumane.
The impact on African countries has been significant, with many citizens facing uncertainty and hardship as a result of the policy changes.
The following African countries had the highest number of individuals listed for removal, as shown in the table below:
S/N |
Country |
Number of Citizens |
|---|---|---|
1 |
Somalia |
4,090 |
2 |
Mauritania |
3,822 |
3 |
Nigeria |
3,690 |
4 |
Ghana |
3,228 |
5 |
Guinea |
1,897 |
6 |
Cameroon |
1,736 |
7 |
Ethiopia |
1,713 |
8 |
Senegal |
1,689 |
9 |
Liberia |
1,563 |
10 |
Sierra Leone |
1,563 |
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