According to a source, USAGM/VOA planning to close Sao Tome, and Marianas relay sites.
There’s been no formal announcement of this as yet by the agency.
I am seeking confirmation and will update when I have more on this. Potential closure of these sites is predictable given the budget crunch USAGM/VOA face and the need to find funds to support relocation of the agency and VOA. It’s also quite possible that the agency may dangle this in front of Congress as part of an overall appeal for more financial support.
Dan Robinson to WOR iog (2024-06-25)