Overview

• U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the expulsion of South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, accusing him of anti-American and anti-Trump sentiments.
• Rubio's decision followed Rasool's comments during a webinar, where he criticized the MAGA movement as promoting global white supremacy.
• The expulsion comes amid broader U.S. tensions with South Africa, including sanctions and accusations of anti-white policies and support for Hamas and Iran.
• South African officials and organizations condemned the move, highlighting Rasool's history as an anti-apartheid advocate and his commitment to justice and democracy.
• The diplomatic fallout adds to strained U.S.-South Africa relations, which have been marked by disagreements over land reform, Israel-Palestine, and South Africa's G20 presidency.