Mixed Emotions in Africa as Trump’s Travel Ban Targets Multiple Nations**

The new travel ban by the Trump administration has led to widespread disappointment and frustration in Africa, with citizens questioning the motives behind the decision and its potential impact on their lives.**

When the news broke this week that seven out of twelve countries listed in President Trump's latest travel ban were African nations, reactions across the continent ranged from frustration to a sense of inevitability. Many felt a déjà vu, recalling previous bans from the Trump administration’s first term, especially focusing on Nigeria, which is known as Africa’s most populous nation.

A palpable sense of anger surfaced as citizens expressed their bewilderment over what criteria were used to determine the targeted nations, leading to fears of family separations in the face of an unclear future. "It's undoubtedly a discriminatory move, stemming from underlying racism," remarked Narciso Edjang, a 19-year-old medical student from Equatorial Guinea, one of the nations affected.

Alongside Equatorial Guinea, the travel ban also impacts Chad, the Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan. The ban is set to take effect on Monday, leaving many citizens anxious about their aspirations. Edjang, even before the ban, had dreams of pursuing higher medical training in the United States, where educational opportunities are perceived to be more advanced due to challenges faced within his country's healthcare system, characterized by significant poverty and inequality despite its oil wealth.

The implications of the ban extend beyond immediate travel restrictions and delve into the larger socio-economic impact, as individuals grapple with its effects on education, family, and economic opportunity.