@geoffreyyork Would be interesting to explore this semantics angle further.
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Replying to @toluogunlesi
@toluogunlesi I think it's diplomatic jargon; they want us to use official diplomatic terms, but I prefer plain English & plain meanings1 reply 4 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @geoffreyyork
@geoffreyyork Problem is when plain English doesn't shed light on jargonistic inflections. And when jargon is not itself standardized1 reply 0 retweets 0 likes -
Replying to @toluogunlesi
@toluogunlesi But as far as I'm concerned, the simple reality is that Nigeria ordered its ambassador home; that's a huge diplomatic action.2 replies 8 retweets 5 likes -
Replying to @geoffreyyork
@geoffreyyork what won't surprise me is finding out that no one in Abuja realised the import of that action. Judging from Morocco incident2 replies 3 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @toluogunlesi
@toluogunlesi Both countries seem to be ineptly escalating the tensions. Unclear why. Govts attacking each other doesn't protect lives.8 replies 8 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @geoffreyyork
@geoffreyyork@toluogunlesi Calling an ambassador home for consultation is quite routine in face of crisis. It is not "recalling".2 replies 6 retweets 5 likes -
Replying to @calestous
@calestous But it's interesting you call it a "crisis." Why should 7 deaths in SA (none Nigerian) cause SA-Nigeria crisis?@toluogunlesi6 replies 10 retweets 4 likes -
Replying to @geoffreyyork
@geoffreyyork Decision to call back ambassadors for consultation is sovereign prerogative. # of deaths is no determinant@toluogunlesi2 replies 4 retweets 2 likes -
Replying to @calestous
@calestous Why now, is question? Why this weekend,not last week. What's the point? What other countries recalled Ambassadors?@geoffreyyork3 replies 2 retweets 1 like
@toluogunlesi Nations have many ways to mend missteps. Nigeria and South Africa will get over this one too @geoffreyyork
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Replying to @calestous
@calestous@toluogunlesi I'm sure eventually they'll patch up the conflict; but it's risky to have Africa's 2 leading nations butting heads2 replies 3 retweets 1 like -
Replying to @geoffreyyork
@geoffreyyork Nations butting heads is not uncommon either, including those with nuclear weapons@toluogunlesi0 replies 1 retweet 2 likes
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