Trump May Close U.S. Embassies in Africa, Other Regions

The Trump administration is reportedly considering shutting down nearly 30 U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide, including several in Africa, as part of a broader plan to scale back America’s diplomatic footprint.

According to a CNN report citing an internal State Department document, proposed closures include embassies in the Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Lesotho, and South Sudan, as well as a U.S. consulate in South Africa. Other affected posts span Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean.

The plan, reportedly influenced by the Elon Musk-backed Department of Government Efficiency, aims to significantly reduce federal spending and the size of the State Department.

The document also proposes scaling back operations in countries like Somalia and Iraq, key to U.S. counterterrorism efforts.

There has been no official response from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and the State Department declined to comment on the leaked proposal.