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Dec 9, 2015

Pham on the Nigerian Armed Forces

By J. Peter Pham

The Nation quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the current status of the Nigerian military:

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In the News

Nov 18, 2015

Pham on Corruption Allegations in Nigeria

By J. Peter Pham

Foreign Policy quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the allegations that former Nigerian National Security Advisor Sambo Dasuki stole more than $2 billion from Nigeria’s defense budget of $6 billion:

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Oct 23, 2015

Pham on Boko Haram and the US Role in Africa

By J. Peter Pham

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham joins Secure Freedom Radio to discuss Boko Haram and the US role in regional security and military action in Africa:

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New Atlanticist

Oct 15, 2015

Walking a Fine Line in the War Against Boko Haram

By Ashish Kumar Sen

The United States will have to balance the need to deal with regional threat and limited resources, says Atlantic Council’s J. Peter Pham As it steps into the war against Boko Haram, the Obama administration will have to balance the need to deal with the regional threat posed by the Islamist militants and the very […]

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Event Recap

Sep 30, 2015

Salon Dinner Discussion with African Development Bank President

By Africa Center

On Wednesday, September 30, the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center hosted an exclusive dinner discussion with Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, in New York City. After a welcome by Atlantic Council Treasurer and Executive Committee Member Brian C. McK. Henderson, Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham introduced Adesina, noting that his background—coming […]

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Aug 29, 2015

Pham on the Death of Nigerian Ambassador Adefuye

By J. Peter Pham

Foreign Policy quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on his memories with and the accomplishments of Nigerian Ambassador to the United States Adebowale Ibidapo Adefuye, in light of his recent death: 

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Aug 12, 2015

Pham on Boko Haram’s Leader

By J. Peter Pham

The Los Angeles Times quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on whether Boko Haram’s leader, Abubakar Shekau, is still in charge of the Nigerian terrorist group:

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Aug 7, 2015

Pham on Nigerian Law Banning Female Genital Mutilation

By J. Peter Pham

Frost Illustrated quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the impact of a new Nigerian law banning female genital mutilation, as well as President Obama’s endorsement of the law:

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In the News

Jul 29, 2015

Pham on ISIS in Africa

By J. Peter Pham

Africa Defense Forum quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the influence of ISIS on Boko Haram in Nigeria:

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In the News

Jul 23, 2015

Premium Times Features President Buhari’s Speech at AC Event

By Atlantic Council

Premium Times published Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s speech from an event during his trip to Washington, DC cohosted by the Atlantic Council:

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