Multiple outlets report a sharp drop in tourism travel from several African countries to the United States, attributing the decline to stricter US visa and immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. The coverage describes notable reductions in visitor numbers for countries including Zimbabwe, alongside other African nations such as Sudan and Libya, with reported declines in some cases ranging from about 70% to 83%. Another report also cites Nigeria and Zimbabwe among affected countries, linking the trend to tougher application and screening processes for would-be first-time travellers.
Across the accounts, the change is framed as affecting not only overall travel volumes but particularly first-time applicants, who face increased scrutiny during the visa process. While the articles focus on tourism flows, they do not suggest an alternative driver beyond immigration and visa policy enforcement. The reporting therefore presents a consistent picture: increased strictness in US visa and immigration measures corresponds with fewer African citizens travelling for tourism to the US.
