Nigeria Among 117 Countries Still Awaiting Senate-Confirmed US Ambassadors

According to US Department of State records, ambassador posts in Nigeria and 116 other nations remain unfilled. Published in April 2026 by the Office of Presidential Appointments, the list confirms these vacancies persist pending Senate approval. The unassigned missions span Africa, Europe, Asia, the Americas and Oceania, highlighting a global gap in US diplomatic representation. This follows a December 2025 recall of nearly 30 career diplomats as the administration adjusted its foreign policy team.

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