African Migrants in Mixed Reactions After Trump 'Shithole' Controversy

Editor — Pretoria - Ever the divisive figure, the gaffe-prone United States (US) President Donald Trump has incurred the wrath of some African activists, and at the same time earned some praise, for his alleged "shithole" utterances regarding the continent's Diasporans coming to his country.

While others condemned the controversial leader for his sentiments seen as demeaning African migrants in the US, others feel Trump was justified in calling the African states as "shithole" countries, arguing it was a true reflection of the corruption among African leaders that forced migrants out of the continent to seek opportunities in Trump's country.

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