**Excerpt:**
*The Trump administration is reportedly considering a major reduction in U.S. diplomatic presence across Africa, including the closure of multiple embassies and consulates. A draft executive order proposes replacing the State Department’s Bureau of African Affairs with a smaller, White House-aligned office—a move critics warn could weaken America’s strategic partnerships and crisis response on the continent. While supporters argue the shift prioritizes counter-terrorism efforts, key questions remain about which missions would close and how aid programs and security cooperation would be affected. If enacted, this could mark one of the most significant pullbacks in U.S.-Africa engagement in decades.*
*(Source: Bloomberg, The New York Times)*
