{"id":55108,"date":"2025-04-18T11:13:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T11:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/trump-administration-plans-to-shut-down-nearly-30-u-s-embassies-over-half-in-africa"},"modified":"2025-05-08T06:40:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T06:40:53","slug":"trump-administration-plans-to-shut-down-nearly-30-u-s-embassies-over-half-in-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/lesotho\/all-news\/trump-administration-plans-to-shut-down-nearly-30-u-s-embassies-over-half-in-africa","title":{"rendered":"Trump administration plans to shut down nearly 30 U.S. embassies \u2014 over half in Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. <\/strong><\/span><b>The Trump administration is considering a significant reduction in the United States&#8217; diplomatic presence worldwide, with a proposal to close nearly 30 embassies and consulates, over half of which are located in Africa.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>This initiative is part of a broader plan to cut the State Department&#8217;s budget by nearly 50%, aiming to reduce foreign aid by approximately 75%.<\/p>\n<p>According to an internal State Department document, the proposed closures include embassies in Lesotho, Eritrea, the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, The Gambia, and South Sudan. Additionally, consulates in Durban, South Africa, and Douala, Cameroon, are slated for closure, with their responsibilities potentially being transferred to neighboring countries.<\/p>\n<p>Critics of the proposal express concern that reducing the U.S. diplomatic footprint in Africa could diminish American influence on the continent, especially as other global powers, such as China, continue to expand their presence. They argue that such closures could hinder diplomatic relations, economic partnerships, and the promotion of democratic values.\ue206<\/p>\n<p>The administration&#8217;s plan also includes the potential closure of embassies in European countries like Malta and Luxembourg, as well as consulates in various cities across Europe and Asia. These proposed changes are part of a larger effort to streamline government operations and reduce federal spending.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Lesotho<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Lesotho. The Trump administration is considering a significant reduction in the United States&#8217; diplomatic presence worldwide, with a proposal to close nearly 30 embassies and consulates, over half of which are located in Africa. 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