The New York Times published on 8 February 2025 an article titled "Ambassador Tells Marco Rubio U.S.A.I.D. Cuts Would Cause 'Major Vulnerability' in Africa" by Edward Wong.
US ambassador to Mozambique, Peter Vrooman, sent an urgent cable to Secretary of State Marco Rubio protesting the withdrawal of all USAID employees, arguing it will be impossible to manage the complex $1.5 billion aid programs without adequate staff. Other US ambassadors in Africa have sent similar communications to Washington.
