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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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Aug 7, 2015

Atallah on Hotel Attack in Mali

By Rudolph Atallah

The Wall Street Journal quotes Africa Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Rudolph Atallah on the terrorist attack on a hotel in Mali, presumably the work of al-Qaeda affiliates, though no group has claimed responsibility for the attack: 

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Aug 5, 2015

Pham: Moroccan ‘Exceptionalism’ Deserves Support

By J. Peter Pham

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham writes for the American Interest on how Morocco stands out as an oasis of stability amidst a region in turmoil, thanks both to the circumstances of history and to prudent leadership:

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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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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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Jul 23, 2015

Leadership Nigeria Features Atlantic Council Event with President Buhari

By Atlantic Council

Leadership Nigeria quotes Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari from an Atlantic Council event, in conjunction with the United States Institute for Peace (USIP), in a discussion on the need for US assistance in the fight against Boko Haram:

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Jul 22, 2015

Nigerian President Slams US Law

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Buhari says legislation that curbs US military aid is abetting Boko Haram insurgency Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari—at war with Boko Haram militants at home—in a July 22 address in Washington lashed out at US laws that ban the sale of weapons to foreign militaries accused of human rights violations saying such restrictions have only aided […]

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Jul 22, 2015

Nigeria: A Conversation with President Muhammadu Buhari

By Africa Center

WATCH LIVE: Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari speaks at the US Institute of Peace Wednesday, July 21 at 10:15 a.m.

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Jul 20, 2015

Pham: Nigerian President’s Visit a Refresh for US-Nigerian Relations

By J. Peter Pham

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham writes for The Hill on the significance of Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari’s meeting with President Obama:

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Jul 20, 2015

Pham on Buhari’s Meeting with Obama

By J. Peter Pham

US News and World Report quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on Nigerian President Buhari’s discussion of security issues, namely the growing threat of Boko Haram, in a meeting with President Obama:

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