Biden’s Diplomat Choice Has a Shocking Connection - American Faith

Biden’s Diplomat Choice Has a Shocking Connection - American Faith

Newly-appointed South African envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas, is facing scrutiny over deep ties to Iran through MTN Group, the telecommunications giant he chairs. MTN owns a 49% stake in Irancell, Iran’s second-largest mobile operator—raising concerns about national security and diplomatic priorities, especially as the U.S. continues to pressure Tehran over its nuclear ambitions. MTN’s entanglement in Iran has a troubling history. A S…

South Africa appoints US envoy to try to mend ties - Zimbabwe News Now

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Monday announced former deputy finance minister Mcebisi Jonas as his special envoy to the United States, in an effort to try to rebuild a relationship that has soured badly under President Donald Trump. Since Trump’s return to the White House in January the U.S. has expelled South Africa’s ambassador and cut financial aid, citing disapproval of its approach to land reform an…

South Africa appoints US envoy to try to mend ties

Jonas told the inquiry he was offered the finance minister job as well as large sums of money by the Gupta brothers, friends of Zuma. Zuma and the Guptas denied wrongdoing.