US basketball training for Senegal cancelled after visas rejected
Summary
The Senegalese women's basketball team's training in the US was canceled because some members didn't get visas. They will now train in Dakar, Senegal. The US has not explained why the visas were denied, but there are ongoing talks about new travel restrictions for African countries.Key Facts
- Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko canceled the team's US training because some players were denied visas.
- The Senegalese basketball team will now train in Dakar, the capital of Senegal.
- The US has not publicly stated why the visas were denied.
- The US is reportedly planning new travel restrictions on 25 more African countries, including Senegal.
- Earlier, the US announced travel restrictions on citizens from 12 countries, with seven of them from Africa.
- Senegal’s government is working closely with the US on the visa issue.
- Nigeria’s Foreign Minister expressed concerns about how the travel bans could affect potential trade deals with the US.
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