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South Africa Accredits New US Envoy Amid Tensions With Trump
The acceptance of the ambassador's credentials indicates an intention to maintain diplomatic relations despite prior tensions.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accepted new US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell’s credentials, just a month after Bozell was formally reprimanded for criticizing the South African government and questioning a domestic court ruling. This diplomatic move occurs within a context of heightened tensions between the US and South Africa, particularly related to remarks from the former US president.
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