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REVEALED: Us envisages adding 25 more african countries to travel ban | Rare Historical Photos

The Trump administration is considering extending the travel ban to a further 36 countries, most of which are on the African continent. © Alex Brandon / AP

US President Donald Trump’s administration is considering significantly expanding its travel restrictions by potentially banning citizens of 36 additional countries from entering the United States – 25 of which are on the African continent – according to an internal State Department cable issued over the weekend.

Earlier this month, Trump signed a proclamation banning the entry of citizens from 12 countries, saying the move was needed to protect the United States against "foreign terrorists" and other national security threats.

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