politics
February 18, 2026
New US ambassador arrives in South Africa
US Ambassador Brent Bozell has said he will use his post to challenge South Africa’s ties with Russia, China and Iran
TL;DR
- Leo Brent Bozell III has arrived as the new US ambassador to South Africa.
- His arrival follows a period of diplomatic friction and a year without a resident US ambassador.
- Bozell plans to challenge South Africa's ties with Russia, China, and Iran.
- He will also work to end South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the ICJ.
- Relations have been strained over South Africa's ties with Russia and China, and its ICJ case against Israel.
- South African lawmaker Nqobile Mhlongo suggested Bozell's appointment is intended to provoke Pretoria.
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