Major Diplomatic Reorganization in Washington: US Ambassador to Mauritius Recalled

Henry Jardine, the United States Ambassador to Mauritius and Seychelles, has been recalled by the Trump administration as part of a significant reorganization of American diplomacy. This decision aligns with the White House's goal of ensuring that heads of missions abroad fully adhere to the priorities of the 'America First' doctrine.

Africa is among the regions most affected by these recalls, with 13 countries involved, including Mauritius, Madagascar, Nigeria, Senegal, and Ivory Coast.

A career diplomat and former military officer, Henry Jardine had served as ambassador since February 2023. He was appointed under the Biden administration but was retained during the early months of Donald Trump's second term, a period when changes primarily affected political appointments.

According to international media, heads of mission in at least 29 countries were informed last week that their mandates would end next January. However, the diplomats in question will maintain their status and could be reassigned to other positions in the United States.

The State Department describes this as a 'standard process', emphasizing that an ambassador is the personal representative of the president. This decision marks a new phase in the realignment of American diplomacy.