US Moves to End TPS Protection for Citizens of Four African Countries

The Trump administration is moving to end Temporary Protected Status for nationals of Cameroon, Ethiopia, Somalia and South Sudan living in the United States. TPS allows eligible people to live and work legally in the country when war, disasters or other serious conditions make a return home unsafe. The policy change could affect people who have relied on TPS to maintain work authorisation and lawful status. Those without another valid immigration status may face uncertainty, including the risk of removal proceedings. TPS does not provide permanent residency or automatic citizenship. However, its end does not mean everyone will be deported immediately, as some people may have pending immigration cases or qualify for other forms of protection. Somalia has held TPS status since 1991, while Ethiopia and South Sudan were designated amid conflict and humanitarian crises. The move is part of a broader rollback of TPS protections affecting several countries.

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