Tag: shithole
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Why I kept shut on Trump’s ‘Africa-is-shithole’ comment
President Muhammadu Buhari, Monday, said he did not bring up President Donald Trump’s alleged shithole remark about African countries when the two presidents met because he was not sure he actually made the comment. Buhari said this at the press conference with Trump at the Rose Garden at the White House. He said, “I am…
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US President, Donald Trump recants ‘shithole’ comment, says ‘I respect Africa’
President Donald Trump of the United States has sent a letter to African leaders, saying he “deeply respects” the people of Africa. He also says Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will make an “extended visit” to the continent in March, his first in that role. The letter dated January 25 came as the continent’s leaders…
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FG quizzes U.S ambassador over Trump’s ‘shithole’ remark
The Federal Government on Monday summoned the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Stuart Symington, over President Donald Trump’s alleged derogatory comment about Africa. Trump was widely quoted in media report as referring to Africa nations as “shithole countries.” However, the U.S President has denied making such comment. Nigeria viewed the alleged statement as hurtful…