Rubio declares South African ambassador to US ‘persona non grata’ over Trump comments

South African president says expulsion of US ambassador 'regrettable'

JOHANNESBURG — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Saturday he had noted the “regrettable expulsion” of the country’s ambassador to the United States and urged all stakeholders to maintain “decorum.” “South Africa remains committed to building a mutually beneficial…

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared Friday that South Africa's ambassador is "no longer welcome" in the country, in the latest move by the Donald Trump administration against the African nation.

‘Hates America, hates Trump’: US expels South African ambassador

The US decision to expel South Africa’s ambassador was “regrettable,” the office of the South African President said Saturday, after Washington’s top...

Trump admin expels South African ambassador, escalating tensions

The United States has expelled South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool for criticizing the Trump administration, further heightening tensions between the two countries.

Rubio Slammed for Expelling South African Ambassador Over Trump Criticism

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has faced a flood of condemnation for expelling South Africa's ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, after the diplomat accused Trump of leading a white supremacist movement.

For ranting against President Donald Trump, the Secretary of State declared the South African ambassador to the United States to leave the country