The Trump administration is reportedly in the process of recalling several career ambassadors who were appointed under former President Joe Biden. Around 30 ambassadors received notices from 17 December informing them that their assignments would end in January 2026.

Africa is the continent most affected by the recalls, with 13 ambassadors expected to vacate their posts, followed by Asia. The African countries impacted by the removals are Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Gabon, Côte d'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritius, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia and Uganda.

For more on this,  International Relations expert from Centre for African Diplomacy and Leadership, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, Dr Oscar van Heerden.

The Trump administration is reportedly in the process of recalling several career ambassadors who were appointed under former President Joe Biden. Around 30 ambassadors received notices from 17 December informing them that their assignments would end in January 2026.
Africa is the continent most affected by the recalls, with 13 ambassadors expected to vacate their posts, followed by Asia. The African countries impacted by the removals are Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Gabon, C&ocirc;te d'Ivoire, Madagascar, Mauritius, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia and Uganda.
For more on this, &nbsp;International Relations expert from Centre for African Diplomacy and Leadership, University of Johannesburg, South Africa, Dr Oscar van Heerden.

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The Central African Republic (CAR) is set to hold a series of pivotal elections on Sunday, December 28, 2025, a vote widely seen as a major test of the country's democratic institutions and fragile stability after years of conflict.

The polls will take place against the backdrop of a controversial 2023 constitution, which removed presidential term limits and cleared the way for incumbent Faustin-Archange Touadéra to seek a third term in office. Voters are expected to cast ballots in presidential and parliamentary elections, alongside municipal elections being held for the first time in decades.

For more on this,  Political analyst, Jean Donald Taladzi.

The Central African Republic (CAR) is set to hold a series of pivotal elections on Sunday, December 28, 2025, a vote widely seen as a major test of the country's democratic institutions and fragile stability after years of conflict.
The polls will take place against the backdrop of a controversial 2023 constitution, which removed presidential term limits and cleared the way for incumbent Faustin-Archange Touad&eacute;ra to seek a third term in office. Voters are expected to cast ballots in presidential and parliamentary elections, alongside municipal elections being held for the first time in decades.
For more on this, &nbsp;Political analyst, Jean Donald Taladzi.

Central African Republic heads to pivotal elections amid stability concerns

The United States (US) has signed new health funding agreements with at least nine African countries under a restructured global health framework aligned with the Trump administration's "America First" agenda.

The deals reduce overall US aid, require greater financial contributions from recipient governments, and emphasize negotiated, transactional partnerships over traditional assistance delivered through USAID, which has been dismantled. Countries such as Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Lesotho and Eswatini have signed on, with some agreements linked to specific US priorities, including faith-based health care support and migration co-operation. However, questions have been raised about the political and economic implications of these agreements.

To provide more insight on these developments, political analyst, governance and social activist Diamone Siulapwa from Zambia.

The United States (US) has signed new health funding agreements with at least nine African countries under a restructured global health framework aligned with the Trump administration's "America First" agenda.
The deals reduce overall US aid, require greater financial contributions from recipient governments, and emphasize negotiated, transactional partnerships over traditional assistance delivered through USAID, which has been dismantled. Countries such as Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Lesotho and Eswatini have signed on, with some agreements linked to specific US priorities, including faith-based health care support and migration co-operation. However, questions have been raised about the political and economic implications of these agreements.
To provide more insight on these developments, political analyst, governance and social activist Diamone Siulapwa from Zambia.

Concerns raised over new US-Africa health funding agreements

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has expressed deep concern over reports that Mozal's operations in Maputo, Mozambique, may be mothballed or shut down.

The union warns that such a move could put around 5 200 direct jobs at risk, along with approximately 22 000 indirect downstream jobs in South Africa connected to the company. COSATU is urging both governments to work together to find solutions that would allow Mozal to continue operating.

For more on this, Matthew Parks, COSATU's Parliamentary Coordinator.

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has expressed deep concern over reports that Mozal's operations in Maputo, Mozambique, may be mothballed or shut down.
The union warns that such a move could put around 5 200 direct jobs at risk, along with approximately 22 000 indirect downstream jobs in South Africa connected to the company. COSATU is urging both governments to work together to find solutions that would allow Mozal to continue operating.
For more on this, Matthew Parks, COSATU's Parliamentary Coordinator.

Trump administration moves to recall dozens of Biden-era Ambassadors

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