Nigeria, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of State has delivered a subtle warning to would-be irregular migrants from Africa, who may be drawing inspiration from the crisis at the country's southern border.

A spokesperson of the department, Jalina Porter, who gave the warning, on Friday, said anyone seeking to enter the U.S. should do so through "legal pathways".

"The Biden administration certainly prioritises responsible and safe migration practices, and this doesn't preclude anyone, whether you're in the Northern Triangle or Central America or whether you are from Africa.

"So, we say to those in Africa who are looking at what's going on along the border that the border is and always has been closed to irregular migration.

"Anyone see...