Africa: All of Africa Today - May 28, 2025

Stops Student Visa Interviews for Stricter Social Media ChecksThe U.S. government suspended the scheduling of new interviews for student visa applicants globally as it considers strict vetting of applicants' social media profiles. The move, aimed at tightening screening processes, was part of broader efforts to regulate foreign student entry after concerns over antisemitism on campuses. Horn of Africa Nations Boost Efforts to Eradicate PolioFor nearly a decade, the Horn of Africa faced persistent poliovirus outbreaks driven by low immunity, unmonitored population movement, and limited cross-border coordination. Between February and April 2025, over 18 million children were vaccinated across Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, and Somalia. The countries strengthened cross-border plans during the September 2024 Horn of Africa Coordination meeting.