The United States has given South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool 72 hours to leave the country after declaring him persona non grata. The decision follows controversial remarks made by Rasool about the administration of former US President Donald Trump. Rasool’s comments sparked tension between the two nations, leading to his expulsion.
South Africa’s government has expressed regret over the decision, with Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola describing it as “unprecedented and regrettable.” Lamola noted that the expulsion bypassed standard diplomatic protocols and came at a time when bilateral relations between the two countries were showing signs of improvement.
The South African government is working to ensure a smooth transition and will soon appoint a replacement to fill the diplomatic void left by Rasool’s departure. The incident highlights the challenges of diplomatic relations and the need for careful management of sensitive issues to maintain positive relations between nations.
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