Trump plans to close almost all of the US embassies in Africa

Donald Trump plans to close down large parts of US operations in Africa and close most embassies and consulates, writes the New York Times who read a draft from the White House.

The purpose of the decree, which can be signed by the president next week, is to implement a « disciplined reorganization » by the US Department of Foreign Affairs and to reduce « waste, fraud and abuse » within the authority.

The plans also threaten Operations that work with climate issues as well as with human rights and refugee assistance. A large number of diplomats and officials risk being fired if the order is signed. According to the draft, all « non-necessary » embassies south of Sahara will close by October 1.

Since his entry in January, Donald Trump has pursued a dramatic foreign policy. During his first day as president, the president decided to pause all economics assistance from the United States over the coming ninety days. The plan is for the Aid Authority to become part of the country’s Foreign Ministry.

According to AFP If the stop is fully failing to fail health care systems around the African continent. In Nigeria, among others, which accounts for a quarter of the world’s malaria cases in the world, healthcare clinics have been forced to close and staff got rid of the job because of the withdrawn support.

What if Donald Trump would also like to withdraw military support to African countries? A Major General in Benin tells Bloomberg that they « are really worried » that the support will be removed. The United States provides the nation with both military training and helicopters and intelligence services.

People in the president’s environment and also African leaders claim that the austerity will benefit both the US and the continent’s 54 countries. Politico Have talked to several people who say the goal is to get African governments to invest more in their own communities.