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Trump admin. expels South African ambassador, accuses him "race-baiting"
Marco Rubio declared South African envoy Ebrahim Rasool persona non grata and accused him of being a "race-baiting politician who hates America."CBS News - 21h -
Rubio declares South African ambassador to US 'persona non grata' over Trump comments
Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared South African ambassador to the U.S. Ebrahim Rasool “persona non grata” and accused the diplomat of being a “race-baiting politician” over his recent ...The Hill - 3d -
Why Trump is singling out South Africa and accusing it of being anti-white and anti-American
The Trump administration’s decision to expel the South African ambassador is its latest move against a country it has singled out for sanctions and accused of being anti-white and anti-AmericanABC News - 2d -
South African ambassador 'no longer welcome' in US, Rubio says
The US Secretary of State called the ambassador a "race-baiting politician who hates America".BBC News - 2d -
US declares South African ambassador ‘persona non grata’
Secretary of state Marco Rubio expels Ebrahim Rasool after he criticised Donald Trump in an online lectureFinancial Times - 3d -
Marco Rubio says South Africa’s ambassador to US is ‘no longer welcome’
US secretary of state accuses Ebrahim Rasool of being a ‘race-baiting politician who hates America’ and Donald Trump. The United States is in effect expelling South Africa’s ambassador to ...The Guardian - 3d -
Antarctic researcher accuses colleague of death threat and assault
South African minister ‘considering options’ after plea for help from member of team on remote base. A member of a South African research team on a remote Antarctic base has accused a colleague of ...The Guardian - 18h -
Trump Tries to Use White South Africans as Cautionary Tale
The president and his allies accuse South Africa of discriminating against and killing white people, and warn that it could happen in America if attempts to promote diversity aren’t stopped.The New York Times - 3d -
Four boys killed by an Israeli drone strike in Gaza
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Friday that South Africa’s ambassador to the United States “is no longer welcome” in the country, in the latest Trump administration move targeting the African ...NBC News - 2d -
Trump Administration Expels South Africa’s Ambassador to the U.S.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio had lashed out on social media over comments critical of President Trump that the ambassador had made to a think tank in Johannesburg.The New York Times - 3d -
US-Canada products are 99 percent tariff-free: Canadian ambassador to US
Canada's ambassador to the United States said 99% of products traded between the two nations are tariff-free.The Hill - 6d -
South Africa should not be 'bullied' by US in ambassador row, opposition says
The calls come after South Africa's ambassador in Washington was given 72 hours to leave the country.BBC News - 1d -
Trump Offers South African Farmers Expedited Citizenship
The president falsely claimed on social media that the South African government was confiscating farmland, echoing previous statements that the country was mistreating white people.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
What's behind Trump offering White South African farmers U.S. citizenship?
Trump says he'll offer White South African farmers "safe refuge" as U.S. citizens, but do they actually want it?CBS News - Mar. 10 -
East African Housekeepers Face Rape, Assault and Death in Saudi Arabia
East African leaders and Saudi royals are among those profiting off a lucrative, deadly trade in domestic workers.The New York Times - 1d -
"Canadians are frustrated with our neighbors," ambassador Kirsten Hillman says
Kirsten Hillman, the Canadian ambassador to the U.S., tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that amid the ongoing war of words over tariffs with President Trump, "Canadians are frustrated ...CBS News - Mar. 9 -
Watch live: Senate questions Trump's Canada, Mexico ambassador nominees
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hold hearings Thursday for President Trump's nominees to serve as ambassadors to Canada, Mexico and Japan. If confirmed, Peter Hoekstra, a longtime ...The Hill - 4d -
Democrats grill Trump ambassador nominees for Canada, Mexico amid trade battles
Democratic Senators grilled President Trump's ambassador nominees for Canada and Mexico during the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations hearing Thursday over the administration's new trade ...The Hill - 4d -
Fossil Fuels Are the Future, Chris Wright Tells African Leaders
Chris Wright’s remarks were welcomed at a time when countries across the region have felt whipsawed by cuts to longstanding African energy initiatives.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
Athol Fugard, South African political dissident playwright, dies aged 92
A giant of political drama, Fugard captured the injustices of apartheid in works such as Sizwe Banzi Is Dead and The Island. The South African playwright and director Athol Fugard, whose works ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Judge declines to block DOGE from taking over African development agency
A federal judge on Tuesday declined to block the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) from taking over the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF). U.S. District Judge Richard Leon ...The Hill - 6d -
Canadian ambassador to US on Trump's 51st state remarks: 'We take seriously our sovereignty'
Kirsten Hillman, Canadian ambassador to the U.S., said on Sunday that her country takes its sovereignty “seriously” as President Trump appears to be holding firm in his ambitions to make Canada the ...The Hill - 1d -
"The Dish": Chef Eric Adjepong on his new restaurant and sharing West African cuisine
"Top Chef" alum Eric Adjepong is taking on new roles as a restaurant owner and cookbook author. In an exclusive interview for "The Dish," the rising chef shares his journey and passion for bringing ...CBS News - 6d -
Trump's ambassador pick says "Canada is a sovereign state"
"Canada is a sovereign state, yes," Pete Hoekstra said during his confirmation hearing Thursday.CBS News - 4d -
US and Israel approach African countries to resettle Gazans
Idea of displacing Palestinian population has been widely opposed, including by countries being approachedFinancial Times - 3d -
African players in Europe: Brilliant Marmoush strikes for City
Omar Marmoush scored for Manchester City in a 2-2 Premier League draw with Brighton at the weekend, then said he was confident of a top-four finish and Champions League football next season.A ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Customs employee accused of scheme to defraud FEMA
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) employee was accused of a scheme to defraud the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Justice (DOJ) said in a Wednesday release. ...The Hill - 4d -
UN experts accuse Israel of sexual violence and 'genocidal acts' in Gaza
Israel strongly rejects the findings of the report and accuses the UN Human Rights council of antisemitism.BBC News - 4d -
Woman drops lawsuit accusing boxing champion Mike Tyson of 1991 rape
A woman who accused Mike Tyson of raping her in a limousine in 1991 is dropping her lawsuit against the former heavyweight boxing championABC News - 6d -
U.N. report accuses Israeli forces of "genocidal acts," sexual violence
Israel has railed against a U.N. commission accusing its troops of sexual violence in Gaza as an "anti-Semitic, rotten, terrorist-supporting" body.CBS News - 4d -
Israel accused of genocidal acts and sexual violence in Gaza by U.N. experts
United Nations-backed human rights experts accused Israel of the use of sexual, reproductive and other gender-based violence in its war with Hamas in Gaza.NBC News - 3d -
Pakistan accuses India of sponsoring militant terror group after train hijacking
A spokesperson offered no evidence for the claim after 26 people were killed on a train that was hijacked in Balochistan province on Tuesday. Pakistan’s military has accused neighbouring India of ...The Guardian - 3d -
Noel Clarke aims to create ‘moral equivalence’ between himself and accusers, court hears
On third day of cross-examination, the actor claimed accusers voluntarily engaged in sexual conversation. Noel Clarke is trying to create “moral equivalence” between his alleged sexual misconduct ...The Guardian - 5d -
Mastercard and Visa linked to illegal gambling sites accused of scamming UK customers
Card giants processing payments for unlicensed operators as customers report losing thousands. Mastercard and Visa are processing payments for illegal gambling websites accused of scamming UK ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Washington Post editor resigns after accusing CEO of killing column
Washington Post columnist Ruth Marcus resigned Monday after accusing the paper's CEO and publisher of killing her column criticizing owner Jeff Bezos' latest editorial edict.NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Fifa accused of blocking labour inspection at 2026 World Cup stadium
Building and Wood Workers’ International makes claim Stadium in question is Azteca in Mexico City Fifa has been accused of reneging on a commitment to ensure workers’ safety on World Cup ...The Guardian - 6d -
British Council accused of forcing gig economy teachers into ‘feeding frenzy’ for work
With regular teaching hours unavailable, agency tutors must compete for lessons. The British Council has been accused of exploiting hundreds of agency teachers on zero-hour contracts forced to ...The Guardian - 2d -
Man accused of hiding stolen ruby slippers from "Wizard of Oz" is dead
A federal judge has dismissed the charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a stolen pair of ruby slippers that Judy Garland wore in "The Wizard of Oz." Prosecutors informed the court ...CBS News - 15h -
Athol Fugard, South African Playwright Who Dissected Apartheid, Dies at 92
In works that included “Blood Knot,” “Sizwe Banzi Is Dead” and “The Island,” he exposed the realities of racial separatism in his homeland.The New York Times - Mar. 9 -
150 artists of African descent celebrated in 'Black Paris' exhibition at Pompidou Center
An unprecedented exhibition at the Pompidou Center in Paris explores the presence and influence of Black artists in the city from the 1950s to 2000ABC News - 2h