Expert: U.S. ‘diplomatic bullying’ behind South African ambassador’s expulsion

The expulsion of South Africa’s ambassador to the United States highlights “diplomatic bullying” by the new U.S. administration, which should be opposed by all African nations, said a South African political expert.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool “persona non grata” on the social media platform X on Friday, giving him 72 hours to leave the United States, following an earlier speech in…