Tanzania engages US over possible travel ban

Dar es Salaam. The Government of Tanzania has begun diplomatic consultations with the United States following a warning that Tanzanian citizens may soon face restrictions from entering the US, as part of a broader immigration crackdown by the administration of President Donald Trump.

In a public statement issued by, the Government Spokesperson and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Mr Gerson Msigwa, confirmed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has initiated discussions with US authorities to identify and address areas of concern—particularly those related to immigration and consular procedures.