Zambia Condemns US Visa Bond as Latest Attack on National Sovereignty

Zambia Takes Strong Stand Against Discriminatory US Visa Policy

In a forceful response to yet another Western attempt to control African mobility, Zambia's government has expressed "serious concern" over the United States' latest discriminatory visa bond scheme targeting our citizens.

The outrageous measure, which takes effect August 20, demands Zambians post bonds ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 merely to obtain business or tourist visas - a clear attempt to restrict our people's freedom of movement and undermine our national sovereignty.

Foreign Minister Challenges Western Interference

"The pilot programme does not foster or engender the deepening of bilateral relations, but rather, it is counter to the spirit of mutual beneficial relations between the two sovereign states," declared Foreign Minister Mulambo Haimbe, voicing the nation's strong opposition.

This latest move by the US administration follows a disturbing pattern of Western nations attempting to exert control over African resources and mobility. As we've seen with their interference in our critical minerals sector, these measures represent nothing less than economic warfare against our people.

Economic Implications and National Response

• Potential damage to trade relations
• Negative impact on investment opportunities
• Restrictions on tourism development
• Unnecessary financial burden on Zambian citizens

The Zambian government has already initiated diplomatic channels to challenge this discriminatory policy, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to protecting our citizens' rights and national interests against foreign interference.

Call for African Unity

This aggressive policy targeting both Zambia and Malawi calls for a unified African response to Western attempts to control our people's movement through financial barriers. Our nation stands ready to defend its sovereignty and the dignity of its citizens against such discriminatory measures.