Nigeria-Boko Haram: Prosecutor urges ICC inquiry into war crimes
The decision follows a decade-long investigation into the conflict with Boko Haram militants.
Boko Haram and the Media
Boko Haram is a militant group primarily located in Nigeria. The terrorist organization is fighting to overthrow the Nigerian government and create an Islamic state. Nigeria is a very religious country with Christianity and Islamic faith being its most predominant religions and having a nearly-equal ratio split between them. According to Heidi Schultz, an author on…
In Case You Missed It 10/31/16 — 11/6/16
This week’s most important headlines out of and about Africa. In this week’s news, beauty goes beyond skin, a Tanzanian professor gets a new job, and a missing Chibok schoolgirl is found. World’s First Albino Beauty Pageant Held In Kenya Over the years, many people and organizations have worked to spread awareness of the prejudices albinos face.…
In Case You Missed It: 5/16/16 – 5/22/16
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and about Africa, for those who need help catching up. In this week’s news, The New York Times thinks it’s a bad idea for the Obama administration to sell arms to Nigeria at this time, and the news that Haiti would become a full member of the…
Why U.S. President Should Build Better Relations with Africa
For the seven years or so that he’s been in office, U.S. President, Barack Obama has focused on the African continent. This is something that is not talked about much, despite such accomplishments as holding the first US-Africa Leaders’ Summit in 2014. Before him, President George W. Bush was praised for his Africa policy. Since the…
In Case you Missed It 2/22/16 — 2/27/16
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and concerning Africa, for those who need help catching up. In this week’s news, after a runoff election the Central African Republic picks Faustin Archange Touadéra to lead the country, the U.S. considers action to stem the tide in Boko Haram-related killings in Nigeria, and Zimbabwe’s leader…
In Case You Missed It: 12/28/15–1/3/16
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and concerning Africa, for those who need help catching up. In this week’s news, elections in the Central African Republic bring hopes for reconciliation, Cameroon’s President thanks the U.S. for their help in the fight against Boko Haram, and Somalia’s al-Shabab group uses footage of U.S. presidential…
In Case You Missed It 10/19/15 to 10/25/15
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and concerning Africa, for those who need help catching up. This week we look at a story with concerns for Africa’s dwindling middle class, an editorial reminds Obama about his own statements, a big headline about a Canadian first, and another African leader attempts an extension of…
In Case You Missed It 9/20/15 — 9/27/15
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and concerning Africa, for those who need help catching up. In this week’s news, the Obama administration provides aid to help stop the spread of HIV/AIDS, the administration is increasing efforts to stop Boko Haram, the situation in Burkina Faso continues to evolve, Nigeria holds its own…
In Case You Missed It 8/24/15 — 8/30/15
The most important in this week’s headlines out of and concerning Africa, for those who need help catching up. This week brings news of an economic slowdown, a victory for Kenya’s athletes, a setback for Sierra Leone in the battle against Ebola, and Chad’s crackdown on Boko Haram terrorists. 1. African Economies Slow Down Due to…