Trump Reportedly Moved To Shut Down US Embassies In Africa
Trump Reportedly Moved To Shut Down US Embassies In Africa US President Donald Trump is reportedly moving to shut down around 30 US embassies and consulates worldwide, including several in Africa, according to a CNN report citing a leaked State Department document. The Donald Trump administration may shut down nearly 30 United States embassies and consulates around the world, including several in Africa. This is part of a sweeping plan to reduce the country’s diplomatic presence abroad. According to a report by CNN on Wednesday, citing an internal US State Department document, the embassies in the Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Lesotho, and South Sudan are among those proposed for closure. A US consulate in South Africa may also be shut down. “The document recommends closing 10 embassies and 17 consulates. Many of the posts are in Europe and Africa, though they also include locations in Asia and the Caribbean. These include embassies in Mal...