Mintz - ML Strategies (JD Supra Nigeria)

Leading the News - Libya: On October 8th, The Washington Post provided an update on the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant’s (ISIL) activities in Sirte, Libya. Since taking hold of Sirte earlier this year, ISIL militants have closed banks and schools, outlawed music and smoking, and imposed harsh fines and beatings for violations of minor rules. While the ISIL movement remains fairly...

Leading the News - Burkina Faso: On October 1st, authorities in Burkina Faso said General Gilbert Diendere, the leader behind a recent coup attempt in the country, was in the custody of security forces. According to reports, General Diendere surrendered in Ouagadougou. His detention comes as calls increased for General Diendere to face justice for destabilizing the country. On...

In This Issue: - Leading the News - United States – Africa Relations - North Africa - East Africa - West Africa - Sub-Saharan Africa - General Africa News - Excerpt from Leading the News: West Africa Ebola Outbreak - On August 14th, the United Nations (U.N.) World Health Organization (WHO) engaged in new efforts to assure...

In This Issue: - Leading the News - United States – Africa Relations - North Africa - East Africa - West Africa - Sub-Saharan Africa - General Africa News - Excerpt from Leading the News: Libya - On July 12th, the U.S. State Department published a statement expressing concern that the ongoing violence in Libya could lead to...

In This Issue: - Leading the News - United States – Africa Relations - North Africa - East Africa - West Africa - Sub-Saharan Africa - General Africa News - Excerpt from Leading the News: Nigeria - On July 3rd-4th, more than 60 Nigerian girls abducted two weeks ago by Boko Haram escaped. Nigerian Government representatives...

In This Issue: - Leading the News - United States – Africa Relations - North Africa - East Africa - West Africa - Sub-Saharan Africa - General Africa News - Excerpt from Leading the News: Nigeria- On June 5th, Boko Haram militants launched attacks against three villages in northeastern Nigeria, killing hundreds of people. The militants appeared...

In This Issue: - Leading the News - United States – Africa Relations - North Africa - East Africa - West Africa - Sub-Saharan Africa - General Africa News - Excerpt from Leading the News: U.S.-Africa Energy Ministerial - On June 3rd-4th, the U.S. Government and the Government of Ethiopia co-hosted the U.S.-Africa Energy...

In This Issue: -Leading the News -United States – Africa Relations -North Africa -East Africa -West Africa -Sub-Saharan Africa -General Africa News - Excerpt from Leading the News: World Bank – International Monetary Fund Spring Meetings On April 11th, a panel of African policy makers, entrepreneurs, and bankers gathered in Washington, DC, as part of the...