FULL LIST: US ends temporary protection for four African countries

The United States administration under President Donald Trump has terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for citizens of Somalia, South Sudan, Cameroon, and Ethiopia living in the U.S. This action signifies a further reduction of a humanitarian immigration program that provided legal residency and work authorization for foreign nationals facing challenging circumstances in their home countries.

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After reviewing country conditions and consulting with the appropriate U.S. government agencies, former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem determined that Somalia no longer met the conditions for its designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

According to updates on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website, Somalia's designation ended on August 14, 2026, and South Sudan's on August 7, 2026. These decisions followed determinations by former Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, who concluded that the countries no longer met the statutory requirements for TPS.

USCIS stated that Noem determined Somalia no longer met the conditions for its TPS designation, effective August 14, 2026. Similarly, South Sudan's TPS designation was terminated, effective August 7, 2026. TPS offers temporary humanitarian protection, shielding eligible nationals from removal and allowing them to obtain employment and travel authorization during the designated period.

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The Somalia TPS designation is terminated, effective August 14, 2026.

However, TPS does not confer permanent residency or any other immigration status. The termination does not automatically lead to deportation for all affected individuals, as some may possess alternative lawful immigration statuses or qualify for other forms of protection. The list of countries whose TPS status has been terminated includes Haiti, Syria, Yemen, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Nepal, Honduras, Nicaragua, Venezuela, South Sudan, Myanmar, and Somalia. Ethiopia's TPS termination is currently stayed by a federal judge, and similar court proceedings affect the status for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua.

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The agency said, “The Somalia TPS designation is terminated, effective August 14, 2026.” Similarly, it said Noem determined that South Sudan no longer met the conditions for TPS, adding, “The South Sudan TPS designation is terminated, effective Aug. 7, 2026.”