‘Going, Going;’ Trump Mulls Shutdown of US Embassies in Africa

The administration of United States President Donald Trump is reportedly considering the closure of nearly 30 American embassies and consulates around the world, with several facilities in Africa potentially affected. According to a CNN report citing an internal document from the U.S. State Department on Wednesday, embassies in the Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Lesotho, and South Sudan are among those recommended for shutdown. A US consulate in South Africa is also on the list. The document proposes the closure of 10 embassies and 17 consulates across Europe, Africa,…

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