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Trump to gut US diplomacy in Africa, cut global soft power: report

‘Non-essential embassies and consulates in sub-Saharan Africa shall be closed’ and remaining missions to be consolidated, draft order says.

Donald Trump could drastically restructure the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, according to the »New York Times« on the basis of a decree. Africa would be particularly affected.

Trump eyes gutting US diplomacy in Africa, cutting soft power: draft plan

The United States would drastically reduce its diplomatic footprint in Africa and scrap State Department offices dealing with climate change, democracy and human rights, according to a draft White House order.

Trump administration weighs shutting 30 embassies in key regions including Iraq, UK, Germany

The Trump administration is considering closing nearly 30 overseas embassies and consulates as part of a broader diplomatic overhaul. Proposed changes include reducing diplomatic missions in Somalia and Iraq, with several closures across Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean.

Trump Reviews State Department Restructuring

President Donald Trump is reviewing an administration plan to cut back on some State Department overseas operations and internal offices dealing with issues including refugee and human rights, according to The New York Times. The Times report indicated the president is close to approving the plan and could sign an executive order for the changes within a week. The plan reportedly calls for the elimination of nearly all State Department-managed b…

Trump administration draft order calls for drastic overhaul of State Department

A draft of a Trump administration executive order proposes a drastic restructuring of the State Department that includes eliminating almost all of its Africa operations and shutting down embassies and consulates across the continent, according to U.S. officials and a copy of the document.