Raymond Gilpin
Monday, May 11, 2015 - 06:45
The rapid expansion of Boko Haram’s influence in northern Nigeria is as much a reflection of ineffective and weak government presence at the federal, state, and local levels as of the dominance of Boko Haram militarily. “You cannot fix this insurgency without fixing the state,” warns Hussein Solomon. - See more at: http://africacenter.org/2015/05/after-the-election-fundamental-security-challenges-nigeria-must-face-5/?utm_source=May+11+2015+EN&utm_campaign=5%2F11%2F2015&utm_medium=email#sthash.7DLlLl5g.dpuf
Monday, April 13, 2015 - 06:36
Extremist interpretations of Islam by marginalized communities in Nigeria have strong resonance as an avenue to address perceived injustices and economic inequalities. The dangers of extremism are especially pronounced in the Muslim-majority North which is substantially underdeveloped relative to other parts of the country.