Trump Plans to Cut All Ties with Africa, Close All U.S. Embassies In Africa
President
Trump is reportedly drafting an executive order to terminate all
African-related initiatives and diplomatic efforts within the U.S. State
Department, including the closure of all U.S. embassies across the
African continent.
Just a week ago, he
signed an order to close six U.S. embassies in Africa. Now, he is
planning a full withdrawal from the continent—a decision that, while
controversial, could be a blessing in disguise for Africa.
If
Trump pulls the United States out of Africa entirely, it could be a
game-changer. This might finally be the moment for Africa to regroup,
reimagine its future, and rise—on its own terms.
Imagine
an Africa free from U.S. interference. An Africa without externally
imposed democracy. An Africa without the constant shadow of U.S.
diplomacy and interests. That’s not a loss—it’s a win. A decisive break
from decades of a one-sided relationship that has overwhelmingly
benefited the U.S., often at Africa’s expense.
We
can only hope that this withdrawal includes all U.S. operations on the
continent, especially the exploitative mining ventures in countries like
the Democratic Republic of Congo. For far too long, U.S.-Africa
relations have been characterized by exploitation, destruction,
manipulation, conflict, and the erosion of sovereignty.
This
is long overdue. Africa no longer needs this relationship—not in its
current form. What it needs is total economic and political sovereignty,
more equitable partnerships and chart its own course forward.
So please, Mr. Trump—if you're going to do it, don’t hesitate. Pull out completely. Leave Africa to Africans.