South Africa's ambassador to France, Nkosinathi Emmanuel Mthethwa, was found dead at the base of a Paris hotel on Tuesday, hours after being reported missing. Prosecutors stated his 22nd-floor hotel room window was "forced open." His wife had reported him missing after receiving a "disturbing message." South Africa's foreign ministry and President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed his "premature and traumatic" passing, calling it a national and international diplomatic loss.

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