Ebrahim Rasool
Ebrahim Rasool is a prominent South African politician and diplomat who served as the South African ambassador to the United States. He has been a vocal advocate for social justice and human rights, with a history of involvement in anti-apartheid activism. Recently, he made headlines when the U.S. government, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, expelled him from his ambassadorial post, citing accusations of harboring anti-American sentiments and a dislike for former President Donald Trump.
Born on Nov 15, 1963 (61 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | 10 | 4.60 | 3.42% | +30% | 59,308,690 | 2,640,455 | $350,000 | 15,582$ |
| United Kingdom | 7 | 4.71 | 0.20% | +20% | 67,886,011 | 163,769 | $2,700,000 | 6,513$ |
| United States | 5 | 4.60 | 0.11% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 414,979 | $21,000,000 | 26,328$ |
| France | 4 | 4.00 | 0.22% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 142,363 | $2,700,000 | 5,889$ |
| Nigeria | 3 | 2.67 | 0.14% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 297,174 | $448,000 | 646$ |
| Tanzania | 3 | 5.00 | 0.54% | +20% | 59,734,213 | 385,382 | $63,000 | 406$ |
| Romania | 2 | 3.00 | 0.08% | +10% | 19,237,691 | 17,374 | $250,000 | 226$ |
| Bulgaria | 2 | 4.00 | 0.14% | +0% | 6,948,445 | 9,745 | $69,000 | 97$ |
| Slovakia | 2 | 3.50 | 0.08% | +10% | 5,459,642 | 4,899 | $110,000 | 99$ |
| Kenya | 2 | 2.50 | 0.11% | +0% | 53,771,296 | 59,024 | $106,000 | 116$ |
| Ghana | 2 | 4.50 | 0.35% | +0% | 31,072,945 | 107,333 | $67,000 | 231$ |
| Australia | 2 | 6.00 | 0.11% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 28,797 | $1,380,000 | 1,558$ |
| Ireland | 2 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +10% | 5,030,000 | 5,140 | $5,100 | 5$ |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 2.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 5,094,118 | 2,623 | $62,000 | 32$ |
| Dominican Republic | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,847,910 | 6,559 | $89,000 | 54$ |
| Guatemala | 1 | 2.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 17,915,568 | 11,687 | $82,000 | 53$ |
| Panama | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 4,314,768 | 4,006 | $76,000 | 71$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 99,038 | $1,500,000 | 704$ |
| Argentina | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 19,574 | $450,000 | 195$ |
| Colombia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 50,882,884 | 21,698 | $350,000 | 149$ |
| Peru | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 32,971,846 | 14,404 | $230,000 | 100$ |
| Ecuador | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 17,643,060 | 7,511 | $108,000 | 46$ |
| Guyana | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 786,552 | 682 | $6,000 | 5$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 4,626 | $530,000 | 243$ |
| Portugal | 1 | 2.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,196,709 | 5,850 | $240,000 | 138$ |
| Finland | 1 | 3.00 | 0.17% | +0% | 5,540,718 | 9,158 | $272,000 | 450$ |
| Ukraine | 1 | 1.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 43,733,762 | 18,291 | $155,000 | 65$ |
| Lithuania | 1 | 3.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 2,722,289 | 1,022 | $54,000 | 20$ |
| Croatia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 4,105,267 | 1,561 | $68,000 | 26$ |
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 4.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 38,137 | 18 | $6,900 | 3$ |
| Pakistan | 1 | 2.00 | 0.03% | +0% | 220,892,331 | 71,718 | $280,000 | 91$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,324 | $210,000 | 101$ |
| Canada | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 18,298 | $1,700,000 | 818$ |
| Slovenia | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 2,078,938 | 1,827 | $56,000 | 49$ |
| Burkina Faso | 1 | 5.00 | 0.50% | +0% | 20,903,273 | 103,996 | $17,000 | 85$ |
| Mozambique | 1 | 2.00 | 0.25% | +0% | 31,255,435 | 77,174 | $15,000 | 37$ |
| Totals | 69 | 1,727,460,170 | 4,780,079 | $35,805,000 | 61,231$ |
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Recent Mentions
South Africa:
South Africa’s ambassador Ebrahim Rasool suggested that Trump had tapped into 'a supremacist instinct'.
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South Africa:
Ebrahim Rasool is South Africa’s ambassador to the US who was expelled following the US's concerns.
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Ghana:
Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa's former ambassador to the US, accused the Trump administration of racism.
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United Kingdom:
Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa's former ambassador to the US, accused the Trump administration of racism.
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United Kingdom:
Ebrahim Rasool was expelled earlier this month as South Africa’s ambassador to Washington.
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South Africa:
Ebrahim Rasool was expelled after he told a webinar that Trump was trying to create a 'supremacist revolution' at home and abroad.
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South Africa:
Ambassador Rasool has a relationship with Al-Qalam that spans decades.
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France:
Ebrahim Rasool, the expelled South African ambassador, returned home stating he had 'no regrets' about defending his values against Donald Trump.
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Tanzania:
Ebrahim Rasool, the expelled South African ambassador to the United States, returned home with 'no regrets' after being declared 'persona non grata' by the U.S.
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United Kingdom:
Ebrahim Rasool was welcomed home by supporters after being expelled from the US and declared persona non grata by the Trump administration.
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