U.S. Ambassador Criticizes South Africa, Sparks Tensions

Leo Brent Bozell III, new U.S. ambassador to South Africa, was summoned to explain his criticism.
He criticized Iran ties, land laws, and a South African court ruling.
He compared affirmative action to apartheid laws and called court rulings 'hate speech'.
He backtracked on a comment via Twitter.
Tensions have worsened U.S.-South Africa relations to lowest since 1994.
Bozell, appointed by Trump, continues Trump-era claims despite Afrikaner denials.
Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola urged apologies.

Politics | International Relations | Diplomacy

United States | South Africa

Donald Trump | Leo Brent Bozell III | Ronald Lamola

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