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US to Expel South African Ambassador Amid Tensions

May 17, 2025 | Government, International, Politics

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, persona non grata, citing him as “not welcome.”

  • Rubio criticized Rasool as a “race-baiting politician.”
  • The move signals worsening U.S.-South Africa relations.
  • Tensions include President Trump’s executive order suspending aid to South Africa over a land expropriation act.

President Cyril Ramaphosa defended the act as constitutional and aimed at redressing racial discrimination. He expressed concerns over mischaracterization of South Africa’s policies after Trump’s order.

Tags #Government, #International, #Politics

Lucem News Editor’s Opinion: Looks like Trump’s reminding the world that the U.S. won’t bankroll racist land grabs—South Africa kicks out its farmers, and Trump offers them freedom; that’s what leadership looks like.

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