U.S. recalls nearly 30 ambassadors, including ambassador to somalia, as part of foreign policy overhaul

The United States government has recalled nearly 30 senior diplomats, including the U.S. Ambassador to Somalia, in a move aligned with a broader restructuring of American foreign policy under the “America First” agenda.

According to officials from the U.S. State Department, ambassadors from at least 29 countries were notified last week that their assignments would end in January. All of the recalled diplomats assumed their posts during President Joe Biden’s administration.

Africa has been the most affected region, with ambassadors withdrawn from 13 countries, including Somalia, Nigeria, Niger, Rwanda, Senegal, Uganda, and others.

The State Department defended the decision, emphasizing that ambassadors serve as personal representatives of the president, who has the authority to appoint officials fully aligned with his policy priorities.

While the recalled ambassadors will not lose their diplomatic status, they were informed they could return to Washington to take on new assignments if they choose.

The decision has raised concerns among some U.S. lawmakers and the American Foreign Service community, warning that such abrupt changes could impact U.S. relations with the affected countries, including Somalia.