Introduction.
The Trump administration is reportedly considering shutting down nearly 30 embassies and consulates worldwide—including several in Africa—as part of a broader plan to streamline America’s diplomatic presence abroad. This is according to an internal document from the US State Department. Among the proposed closures are American embassies in Lesotho, the Republic of Congo, the Central African Republic, and South Sudan. A consulate in South Africa is also listed for potential shutdown. These developments come amid a sweeping attempt by the administration to shrink the size of the US federal government, with influence from the Elon Musk -backed Department of Government Efficiency.
AOCs/ASLs/Operations.
The Niger State Government has announced the launch of scheduled flights from the newly inaugurated Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Airport in Minna, Nigeria in partnership with Overland Airways Limited. Flights will begin on April 23, 2025, connecting Minna to Abuja and Lagos. The initiative, led by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, is part of the New Niger Development Project and aims to position Niger State as a regional hub for investment, trade, and tourism.
African Aviation: Projections and Statistics.
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