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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Mar 13

    US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson, loses his job just as he finishes an official tour of Africa. On his trip, he stressed his country's commitment to the continent. Here are excerpts of what he had to say: 📻http://bbc.in/2DpJ0e6 

    10:06 AM - 13 Mar 2018
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      1. Kingsley eze‏ @GodOurHeeler Mar 13
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        He was fired because he visited Islamic republic of nigeria.

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      1. admire musingarabwi‏ @admusinga Mar 13
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Jus shows Trump doesn't give a hoot about Africa. Tillerson was here jus to brush over e shithole statement. He was used by Trump & dumped

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      1. Muchi Chingwe‏ @ChingweMuchi Mar 13
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @advocatemahere

        So our African presidents had some poxy meetings with an expired emissary? Trump has no respect. So now they have to do it again? Fooook!🙆

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      1. Dr. Chigozie Udechukwu‏ @drchigozieude Mar 13
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        Working is Trump is like a circus. This week you are hired, next week u are fired

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      1. Samuel Chibale‏ @ChibaleSamuel Mar 13
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        that was embarrassing hey! so he fired him on Twitter i guess

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      1. Dr Akin Othman‏ @Akinothman Mar 13
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        Commitment to Africa indeed!

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      1. YOMI‏ @_Yomiowolabi Mar 13
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        And eh must it be when he assured Africa usa's continuous support?? Smh for @POTUS

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      1. YOMI‏ @_Yomiowolabi Mar 13
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        But why must @POTUS issue the dismissal at the time he's executing official duties outside USA??

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      1. abdy‏ @Abdy_ Mar 13
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        Afired Man has no room for Africo-China

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      1. abdy‏ @Abdy_ Mar 13
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        Better stressed his position then Africa Chinee

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      1. abdy‏ @Abdy_ Mar 13
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        How he stressed Africa much then his position......... Hhhhhh

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      1. Akay-Lahlah _Kumahry‏ @Akayphobia Mar 13
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        but why?

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