Trump administration expels South Africa’s ambassador over Musk criticism and land reform disputes. Explore the diplomatic fallout and Expropriation Act tensions.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that South Africa’s ambassador to the U.S. is a “race-baiting politician” who is no longer welcome in the country — the latest sign of tension between the Trump administration and the African nation.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is seeking to expel South Africa ’s ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool, after the official criticized Donald Trump during a forum early on Friday. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.