The Digest:
President Donald Trump has recalled the US Ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills Jr., along with 29 other senior diplomats worldwide, as part of a strategic shift toward his "America First" agenda. This move signals a deliberate reshaping of diplomatic channels, with Africa bearing the brunt of the recall wave.
Key Points:
- President Trump has recalled US Ambassador to Nigeria Richard Mills Jr. and 29 other senior diplomats globally.
- Mills, appointed in July 2024, is among 13 ambassadors serving in African countries affected by the recall.
- The diplomats were informed their tenures will end in January 2026, with reassignments to Washington offered.
- The State Department described the move as standard but emphasized aligning envoys with Trump’s policy vision.
- Africa is the most impacted region, with ambassadors recalled from Nigeria, Niger, Senegal, Rwanda, and 9 other.
- Changes also affect postings in Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and the Western Hemisphere.
- This marks one of the most extensive diplomatic reshuffles since Trump returned to office.
Sources: The Cable, Leadership
