Nigeria, June 6 -- The African Union Commission has warned that the arbitrary travel restrictions imposed on some African countries by the US government could strain decades-long diplomatic relations between the two sides.

The commission said this in a statement on Thursday, in reaction to the new travel ban imposed by US President Donald Trump, which affects seven African countries.

According to the commission, the US government needs to adopt a more balanced and evidence-based approach in its decision making.

The AU, in the statement issued hours after the ban was imposed, said the US should take into account the long-standing partnership between the United States and African nations.

President Donald Trump, on Wednesday, signed a p...