Trump Mulls Closure Of Us Embassies In Africa

The Trump administration is reportedly considering shutting down nearly 30 embassies and consulates worldwideincluding several in Africaas part of a broader plan to streamline Americas diplomatic presence abroad.

This is according to an internal document from the US State Department, obtained by CNN.

Among the proposed closures are American embassies in Lesotho, the Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic, and South Sudan.

A consulate in South Africa is also listed for potential shutdown.

These developments come amid a sweeping attempt by the administration to shrink the size of the US federal government, with influence from the Elon Musk-backed Department of Government Efficiency.