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.
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Ebrahim Rasool was expelled after criticizing Donald Trump in a speech.
Trump déclare ne pas inviter l'Afrique du Sud au sommet du G20 de 2026
Cameroon· 2025-11-27
Ebrahim Rasool is the South African ambassador who was expelled by Washington after criticizing Donald Trump.
L'Afrique du Sud reproche aux États-Unis d'avoir boycotté le G20 et de s'être opposés au consensusCameroon· 2025-11-20
Ebrahim Rasool was expelled from the US after the Trump administration's actions.
Trump’s anti-SA crusade must be stopped – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-11-14
South Africa's ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, was expelled after accusing Trump of 'mobilising a supremacism'.
South Africa hits back at US plan to favour white Afrikaner 'refugees'
United Kingdom· 2025-10-31
Rasool was expelled after accusing Trump of mobilizing a supremacism.
Trump sets refugee admissions cap for coming year at record lowUnited Kingdom· 2025-10-30
Former ambassador to the US Ebrahim Rasool is mentioned as a potential casualty of the sanctions bill.
Mbalula dares US to bring on sanctions against ANC leaders – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-08-06
Ebrahim Rasool was the South African ambassador to the United States who was expelled for criticizing Trump.
Así fue como Donald Trump "arrinconó" al presidente sudafricano para denunciar un “genocidio” contra los blancos
Guatemala· 2025-05-22
Ebrahim Rasool was expelled from the United States for his criticisms against Trump.
[VIDEO] Así fue la reunión con el presidente surafricano en la que Trump denunció un genocidio contra los blancos
Venezuela· 2025-05-21Ebrahim Rasool was expelled after accusing Trump of mobilizing a supremacism narrative.
US president confronts South African leader with claim of Afrikaners 'persecuted'United Kingdom· 2025-05-21
Ebrahim Rasool was expelled from the United States for his criticisms against Trump.
Ahora Donald Trump incomodó al presidente de Sudáfrica en el Salón Oval y lo acusó de cometer un "genocidio contra blancos"
Argentina· 2025-05-21
Ebrahim Rasool was accused by Marco Rubio of hating America in the context of South Africa's legal actions against Israel.
Trump recebe Ramaphosa com imagens de um falso “genocídio branco” | África do Sul
Portugal· 2025-05-21
South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, was expelled in March after calling Trump a white supremacist.
Ramaphosa to press Trump on attending G20 summit, racial redress – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-05-21
South Africa's ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool, was expelled after accusing Trump of mobilising a supremacism.
Can Cyril Ramaphosa charm Donald Trump?United Kingdom· 2025-05-21
Pretoria's ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, was expelled after he criticized Trump's Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement.
Ramaphosa to meet Trump on Wednesday over rising tensions
Kenya· 2025-05-15
Ebrahim Rasool rejected the accusations from the Trump administration as politically motivated.
Erste weisse Flüchtlinge aus Südafrika landen in den USA
Switzerland· 2025-05-13
South Africa's ambassador to the US, Ebrahim Rasool, was expelled after accusing President Trump of race-baiting.
First group flying to USUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-12
The Trump administration expelled South Africa’s ambassador to the United States, Ebrahim Rasool, in March.
Are Trump’s Actions Truly Unprecedented? We Asked 35 Historians.
United States· 2025-05-01
Ebrahim Rasool was expelled after accusing Trump of dog whistle politics.
South Africa will defend sovereignty, ANC chair says amid US tensionsUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-27
The US last month expelled South Africa's ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, over remarks he had made about the Trump administration.
South Africa names new Special Envoy to mend ties with the US
Ghana· 2025-04-15
Ebrahim Rasool was expelled in March for criticizing the new political dynamics in the US.
África do Sul nomeia enviado especial aos EUA após expulsão de embaixador
Cabo Verde· 2025-04-14The US last month expelled South Africa's ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, over remarks he had made about the Trump administration.
South Africa appoints special envoy to US to ease relationsUnited Kingdom· 2025-04-14The US expelled South Africa’s ambassador to Washington, Ebrahim Rasool.
Mcebisi Jonas named special envoy to US – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-14Washington expelled South African ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, for betraying his diplomatic calling by depicting Trump as leading a white supremacist movement.
Adekeye Adebajo | Pretoria versus Washington: Trump’s white mischief | In Focus
Jamaica· 2025-04-13
South Africa’s ambassador Ebrahim Rasool suggested that Trump had tapped into 'a supremacist instinct'.
South Africa’s wrestling match with Trump – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-04-03
Ebrahim Rasool is South Africa’s ambassador to the US who was expelled following the US's concerns.
International relations department downplays US defence aid suspension – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-31
Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa's former ambassador to the US, accused the Trump administration of racism.
Expelled South African envoy accuses Trump administration of racismGhana· 2025-03-30Ebrahim Rasool, South Africa's former ambassador to the US, accused the Trump administration of racism.
Expelled South African envoy accuses Trump administration of racismUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-29Ebrahim Rasool was expelled earlier this month as South Africa’s ambassador to Washington.
Trump names pro-Israel media activist as US ambassador to South Africa | South AfricaUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-27
Ebrahim Rasool was expelled after he told a webinar that Trump was trying to create a 'supremacist revolution' at home and abroad.
Trump nominates rightwing media critic as ambassador to SA – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-26
Ambassador Rasool has a relationship with Al-Qalam that spans decades.
We need to talk about RW Johnson and BizNews – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-03-25
