The Trump administration is weighing a bold shake-up of U.S. diplomacy, with a plan that could shut down 10 embassies and 17 consulates around the world. According to a leaked State Department memo, the proposed cuts would dramatically shrink America's global diplomatic presence—especially in Africa, which faces the heaviest hit.

Six African nations, including South Sudan, the Central African Republic, and Eritrea, are on the list for potential embassy closures. U.S. consulates in key cities like Douala, Cameroon, and Durban, South Africa, could also be shuttered. The move signals a significant shift in America’s engagement strategy on the international stage.