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A new State Department plan nevertheless proposes deep cuts to the U.S. diplomatic presence in Africa.

If there's one thing the Trump administration has in common with previous Republican presidencies it's a bone-deep hostility to the State Department.

A US State Department spokesperson said: "Due to privacy and other considerations, and visa confidentiality, we generally will not comment on department actions with respect to specific cases."

A US State Department spokesperson said: "Due to privacy and other considerations, and visa confidentiality, we generally will not comment on Department actions with respect to specific cases."

It also criticised the State Department, adding: "State provided us limited, inaccurate, and untimely information about the equipment and funds it left behind."