Donald Trump plans to shut dozens of US embassies - including 8 in Africa

According to an internal State Department memo seen by CNN, the Trump administration is considering the closure of up to 10 embassies and 17 consulates around the world, many of them in Europe and Africa. Trump’s plan to close US embassies around the world is part of a broader push to slash the US federal budget, spearheaded by a new government efficiency office overseen by Elon Musk.

Since returning to the White House, President Trump has paired sweeping tariff hikes with moves to shrink the American diplomatic footprint. Among the embassies earmarked for closure are those in the Central African Republic, Congo, Eritrea, Gambia, Lesotho, and South Sudan. The consulates in Douala (Cameroon) and Durban (South Africa) are also on the list.

Elsewhere, the proposed closures include embassies in Malta and Luxembourg and consulates in South Korea, France, and Germany.

The internal memo also suggests scaling down diplomatic operations in Iraq and Somalia—two countries where the US has had a heavy presence for decades—as well as “right-sizing” a number of other posts.

https://www.theafricareport.com/381872/donald-trump-plans-to-shut-dozens-of-us-embassies-including-8-in-africa/

This strikes me as totally bizarre. Can Americans still travel to these countries? What happens if you lose your passport?