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Jun 22, 2015

Roundtable with Côte d’Ivoire’s first lady

By Africa Center

On Monday, June 22, the Africa Center hosted a luncheon roundtable discussion with Dominique Ouattara, First Lady of Côte d’Ivoire, to speak about her country’s work toward eradicating the child trafficking, exploitation, and labor. After a welcome and introduction from Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham, Mrs. Ouattara discussed both the progress and obstacles to […]

Africa North & West Africa

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Jun 22, 2015

Boko Haram and Escalating Regional Terror

By Dafe Oputu and Kelsey Lilley

Bottom Line Up Front: • A multinational joint task force consisting of Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger has driven Boko Haram from key territorial strongholds in northeastern Nigeria; on June 18, the Chadian military conducted airstrikes against six Boko Haram bases in Nigeria • But the terror group continues to launch deadly, near-daily attacks throughout […]

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In the News

Jun 22, 2015

Pham on Boko Haram and ISIS

By J. Peter Pham

Leadership Nigeria quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on how poor military tactics contribute to Boko Haram’s strength:

Nigeria

In the News

Jun 20, 2015

Pham on US Aid to Nigeria

By J. Peter Pham

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham joins Sahara TV Live to discuss the Africa Union Summit and the $5 million the United States gave Nigeria to defend against Boko Haram’s advances:

Nigeria

In the News

Jun 17, 2015

Pham on Boko Haram’s Evolving Strategy

By J. Peter Pham

NBC News quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on Boko Haram’s new military tactics, which contribute to the group’s continued success: 

Nigeria

In the News

Jun 9, 2015

Pham on Morocco’s Financial Power

By J. Peter Pham

Eurasia Review quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on Morocco’s aim to become Africa’s leading financial hub:

Morocco

Event Recap

Jun 8, 2015

Discussion with new ambassador of Niger

By Africa Center

As a key actor in West Africa and the Sahel, the Republic of Niger faces a number of regional challenges. The country has been impacted by conflicts in neighboring Libya, Mali, and Nigeria. At home, the Nigerien government struggles to bring economic and educational opportunities to the country’s rapidly expanding youth population.   On June […]

Africa North & West Africa

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Jun 4, 2015

Pham on Human Rights Violations in Nigeria

By J. Peter Pham

Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham joins CNN International to discuss Amnesty International’s report on human right violations in Nigeria:

Nigeria

In the News

Jun 3, 2015

Pham on Fighting Boko Haram

By J. Peter Pham

Voice of America quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on how Nigeria’s leadership change could boost the US role in fighting Boko Haram: 

Nigeria Politics & Diplomacy

In the News

Jun 3, 2015

Pham on Boko Haram’s Propaganda Video

By J. Peter Pham

International Business Times quotes Africa Center Director J. Peter Pham on the goals of the new, graphically violent Boko Haram video: 

Nigeria

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