U.S: Trump Set To Ban Immigration From Third-World Countries
President Donald Trump of the United States has declared plans to impose a broad ban on immigration from third-world countries, which is expected to have an impact on several African countries.
On Friday, November 28, Trump linked immigration to a variety of social and economic issues that he said had a significant impact on the lives of US citizens.
He stated that he would shortly authorize reforms to the country’s immigration policy, preventing unnecessary travel by foreigners, particularly those from developing countries, to the United States.
“I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover, terminate all of the millions of Biden admissions,” Trump said.
“I will remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States, or is incapable of loving our country, and end all Federal benefits and subsidies to noncitizens of our country,” he added.
BREAKING: President Trump: “I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries.” pic.twitter.com/KGqCopD5h7
— America (@america) November 28, 2025
Africa is regarded as the only continent in the world with the greatest number of countries classified as undeveloped or developing, all included under the phrase ‘Third-World.’
Burundi, Uganda, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Somalia are classified as third-world countries in East Africa, but Kenya is classified as a developing country with the potential to become a second-world country.
As a result, Kenya cannot be classified as a third-world country because it does not have a low income. It is unclear whether it will be impacted by Trump’s current proclamation.
While the move has yet to be executed, Trump’s proposed immigration regulations would require congressional approval before being legally implemented.
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In his remarks, the US President also took aim at Somalis living in the US, accusing them of generating massive unrest in the country.
He specifically directed his criticism towards Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Representative Ilhan Omar, who he claimed were behind what he described as ‘Somalia gangs’ in the US.
“As an example, hundreds of thousands of refugees from Somalia are completely taking over the once great State of Minnesota,” Trump stated.
“Somalian gangs are roving the streets looking for ‘prey’ as our wonderful people.”
U.S: Trump Set To Ban Immigration From Third-World Countries
