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South Africa's President to Accept U.S. Envoy Amid Tensions

4/8/2026

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South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa will accept U.S. Ambassador-designate Brent Bozell's credentials on April 8, 2025.
Relations have deteriorated since U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration expelled South Africa's ambassador Ebrahim Rasool.
Bozell's arrival follows a South Africa démarche over his comments on a local court ruling.
Trump's administration has criticized South Africa's policies and its ties with Iran, Russia, and China.

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South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa will accept U.S. Ambassador-designate Brent Bozell's credentials on April 8, 2025.
Relations have deteriorated since U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration expelled South Africa's ambassador Ebrahim Rasool.
Bozell's arrival follows a South Africa démarche over his comments on a local court ruling.
Trump's administration has criticized South Africa's policies and its ties with Iran, Russia, and China.