US Expels South African Ambassador Amid Diplomatic Rift

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has declared South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, 'no longer welcome' in the country. Rubio accused Rasool of being a 'race-baiting politician' who 'hates America' and President Donald Trump. The move signals a sharp diplomatic rift between the two nations, though specific reasons for the expulsion were not detailed. This decision could strain US-South Africa relations, raising questions about future diplomatic engagements. The South African government has yet to formally respond to the expulsion.