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DW News Africa with Christine Mhundwa, 27 March 2025

March 27, 2025

Can South African-US relations be repaired? We hear from South Africa's former ambassador after his expulsion from America, accused of being a 'race-baiting politician.' Ebrahim Rasool tells DW News Africa that his country 'won't be bullied'. We also speak to the Ghanaian journalist awarded $18 million in damages after suing a former MP from his country in the US.

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DW News Africa

DW News Africa is a weekly show that takes a deep dive into the stories and issues people are talking about across the continent. Join Eddy Micah Jr, Christine Mhundwa, Tomi Oladipo and Michael Okwu every Thursday.

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