Somalia Among Countries Affected as Trump Administration Recalls Nearly 50 U.S. Ambassadors

WASHINGTON — Nearly 50 U.S. ambassadors and senior diplomatic officials are being recalled worldwide under President Donald Trump’s administration, leaving key posts vacant in countries including Somalia, according to officials familiar with the move.

The changes, expected to take effect by January, are part of Trump’s effort to reshape U.S. foreign service leadership and align diplomatic posts with his “America First” agenda.

Reports indicate that at least 13 African nations are affected, including Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Mauritius, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, and Uganda. Other countries across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas are also impacted.

Critics warn that the mass recalls could create gaps in diplomatic coverage at a time when global tensions are high, potentially leaving U.S. embassies understaffed during sensitive international negotiations.

GAROWE ONLIE