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The Digest:

The ripple effects of the US government shutdown have reached its diplomatic missions worldwide, with embassies, including the one in Abuja, announcing a reduction in public communications.

Key Points:
  • US embassies worldwide, including in Abuja, will pause routine social media updates.
  • The scaled-back communication will last "until full operations resume."
  • Exceptions will be made for posting "urgent safety and security information."
  • Passport and visa services are scheduled to continue "as the situation permits."
  • The cutback is a direct consequence of the US federal government shutdown.
  • The shutdown stems from a budget faceoff between Republicans and Democrats.
  • This is the first major shutdown since the record 38-day closure in 2018-2019.
This development reveals the extensive reach of US political dysfunction, demonstrating how internal gridlock can subtly constrain a global superpower's voice and outreach on the international stage.

Sources: The Cable