US President, Donald Trump, has initiated a move to shut down several embassies in Africa and other parts of the world, according to CNN.
The move is part of a sweeping plan to reduce the country’s diplomatic presence abroad, a CNN report said, citing an internal US State Department document.
According to the station, embassies in the Republic of Congo, Central African Republic, Lesotho, and South Sudan are among those proposed for closure including a US consulate in South Africa.
“The document recommends closing 10 embassies and 17 consulates. Many of the posts are in Europe and Africa, though they also include locations in Asia and the Caribbean.
“These include embassies in Malta, Luxembourg, Lesotho, the Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic, and South Sudan.
“The list also includes five consulates in France, two in Germany, two in Bosnia and Herzegovina, one in the United Kingdom, one in South Africa, and one in South Korea,” the report stated.
CNN said the internal document also suggests reducing the US presence in countries such as Somalia and Iraq, which have been central to America’s counterterrorism efforts.
There has been no official confirmation that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has approved the proposal, and a spokesperson for the department declined to comment on the leaked document.
SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER NOW
Support MATAZ ARISING’ journalism of integrity and credibility.
Good journalism ensure the possibility of a good society, an accountable democracy, and a transparent government.
We ask you to consider making a modest support to this noble endeavour.
TEXT AD: To advertise here – Email ad@matazarising.com
LATEST POSTS
PDP IS RISING AGAIN IN DELTA
Basil Okoh MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas Ika South PDP in Agbor was the first to sound the alarm over the attempt to stop their party meeting at their redoubt in Mariere Street, Agbor, right after Governor Sheriff Oborevwori announced the defection of the entire state PDP into the APC and asked every PDP organ to close…
Investors from Brazil, Belarus, Saudi ‘entering’ Nigeria’s Agricultural Space – Bagudu
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, has stated that the global economic community and multilateral financial institutions are placing increased confidence in Nigeria’s economy due to the bold reforms initiated by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration. Bagudu made the remarks in a statement signed by the Special…
Western Democracy Has Failed in Nigeria – Agbakoba Says, Suggests New System of Govt
MaTaZ ArIsInGDallas, Texas He made this known on Friday while fielding questions on Arise Television’s Morning Show programme. Former President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Dr Olisa Agbakoba, has expressed disappointment with Nigeria’s democracy. According to him, the Western democratic liberal model has failed in Nigeria. He made this known on Friday while fielding questions…
