South Africa has expressed disappointment over the United States’ decision to expel its ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, calling for respect and diplomatic courtesy between the two nations.
The move came after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused Rasool of being a “race-baiting politician” who harbors hatred toward former President Donald Trump. The South African presidency released a statement, describing the expulsion as unfortunate and urging all parties to uphold proper diplomatic conduct.
South Africa emphasized its commitment to strengthening ties with the US despite the incident. However, this expulsion has added fuel to the growing tensions between the two countries.