The United States government has recalled its ambassador to Nigeria, Richard Mills, as part of a wider diplomatic reshuffle ordered by President Donald Trump.
The move is one of nearly 30 changes affecting ambassadorial and senior embassy positions across the world. It is aimed at aligning US diplomatic representation abroad with President Trump’s “America First” foreign policy agenda.
Officials at the US State Department confirmed that the affected ambassadors were appointed during the previous administration and will conclude their tenures in January. While those recalled may return to Washington for other assignments if they choose, their roles as chiefs of mission have formally ended.
Africa has been the region most impacted by the shake-up, with ambassadors recalled from 13 countries, including Nigeria, Burundi, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal and Uganda. Other regions affected include the Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, South Asia and the Western Hemisphere.
The State Department described the recalls as a routine process, noting that US ambassadors serve at the discretion of the president and are expected to advance the policy priorities of the sitting administration.
The development marks a significant shift in US diplomatic engagement, particularly across Africa, as the Trump administration repositions its foreign policy leadership worldwide.
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