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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