Fri Mar 14 21:50:00 UTC 2025: ## US Declares South African Ambassador Persona Non Grata

**Washington D.C.** – US Senator Marco Rubio has declared South Africa’s Ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, persona non grata, effectively expelling him from the country. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Rubio accused Ambassador Rasool of “race-baiting” and claimed he harbors hatred for both the United States and President Trump. Rubio stated that the US has “nothing to discuss” with the ambassador. The announcement comes without immediate further explanation or details regarding the specific actions that led to this drastic diplomatic measure. South Africa’s government has yet to respond to the declaration.

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