“America First”: Trump Administration Removes Multiple Ambassadors To Africa
By Semafor Africa Photos: YouTube Screenshots The Trump administration removed dozens of ambassadors and senior diplomats around the world, the bulk of them in Africa. The move, aimed at ensuring embassies are aligned with US President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities, will leave Washington without top-level representatives in more than half the countries in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the White House’s shift away from the continent. Nigeria, Rwanda, and Senegal are among the countries where ambassadors have been withdrawn. Less than a year into his second term, Trump has upended US-Africa relations: His administration’s sudden cuts of aid to the continent have left dozens of countries struggling to get by, while his tariff regime has compounded the economic pressure on many, and he has yet to appoint senior officials with responsibility for Africa-related issues. Nonetheless, the Trump administration has vied to outcompete China on strategic projects in Africa, especially those focused on rare earths — key for the defense and tech industries.
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By Semafor Africa
Photos: YouTube Screenshots
The Trump administration removed dozens of ambassadors and senior diplomats around the world, the bulk of them in Africa.
The move, aimed at ensuring embassies are aligned with US President Donald Trump’s “America First” priorities, will leave Washington without top-level representatives in more than half the countries in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the White House’s shift away from the continent.
Nigeria, Rwanda, and Senegal are among the countries where ambassadors have been withdrawn.
Less than a year into his second term, Trump has upended US-Africa relations: His administration’s sudden cuts of aid to the continent have left dozens of countries struggling to get by, while his tariff regime has compounded the economic pressure on many, and he has yet to appoint senior officials with responsibility for Africa-related issues.
Nonetheless, the Trump administration has vied to outcompete China on strategic projects in Africa, especially those focused on rare earths — key for the defense and tech industries.
