In fact, 10 days before the function in Jerusalem, the American embassy in Kenya had issued a travel advisory. In fact, 10 days before the function in Jerusalem, the American embassy in Kenya had issued a travel advisory. In Africa, countries like South Africa and neighbouring Uganda, took a hard stance against the US on the matter. South Africa has in fact announced the withdrawal of its ambassador to Israel following the deadly clashes in Gaza. NETANYAHUBut Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, in his speech at the opening of the US embassy, said Jerusalem belonged to his country.

Source: Daily Nation May 15, 2018 07:18 UTC