African countries react harshly to Trump's travel ban to US
Officials from African countries named on the travel ban list of the administration of US President Donald Trump have raised objections and concerns about the move.
The White House said on Wednesday that Trump signed a proclamation banning travel to the United States in principle by nationals of countries in regions including the Middle East and Africa. It cited terrorism and other national security concerns.
The ban was imposed on 12 countries, seven of which are in Africa.
Chad President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno wrote on social media on Thursday that he instructed his government to act in accordance with the principles of reciprocity and suspend the issuance of visas to US citizens.
He added that Chad has no planes to offer, no billions of dollars to give but that it has its dignity and pride.
The African Union issued a statement saying the AU Commission "remains concerned about the potential negative impact of such measures on people-to-people ties," which "have been carefully nurtured over decades."
The entry ban comes as African countries have already been increasingly distrustful of the Trump administration as it earlier announced a cut to foreign aid.
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