African nations

The UK government has issued a stark warning to three African nations, threatening visa bans unless they agree to take back their citizens who entered Britain irregularly. The announcement came on Monday as Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood prepared to unveil what officials describe as the most extensive overhaul of the asylum system in modern British history.

According to the Home Office, Angola, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo could all face visa suspensions if they continue resisting the return of “their criminals and illegal immigrants.” Ministers argue that cooperation from these governments has been “unacceptably low,” prompting the UK …