Nigerian Boko Haram militants 'seeking prisoner swap to return schoolgirls' (click here)
By Colin Freeman in Abuja
9:14AM BST 08 May 2014
The Nigerian militants suspected of seizing more than 200 schoolgirls hostage are seeking a prisoner swap for jailed comrades, a former mediator with Boko Haram has told The Telegraph....
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The origins of Boko Haram had peaceful purposes until they were disregarded. As with every extremist organization violence gets attention.
As soon as the petroleum industry was indicted in regard to the victimization of the Nigerian people during this episode this propaganda was published by "Platts." Give me a break!
Africa is experiencing its most successful economic and political period since independence. The number of armed conflicts has fallen; greater stability has encouraged improved governance; and better levels of stability and governance have contributed to strong economic growth.
Yet recent events in South Sudan and Libya have raised the specter of more general territorial upheaval.
While there is as much variation between Africa's 55 states as between those of any other continent, security problems in one country can impact perceptions about the whole of Africa.
Any changes to the political map encourage countless other groups across the continent to fight or at least campaign for their cause.
This is of interest to the energy sector on two counts. Firstly, Africa is a substantial source of oil, gas and coal exports and has the potential to become even more important in all three cases.
Secondly, continental economic growth of 6% a year means much more significant energy consumption if this growth is sustained over the next few years...
By Colin Freeman in Abuja
9:14AM BST 08 May 2014
The Nigerian militants suspected of seizing more than 200 schoolgirls hostage are seeking a prisoner swap for jailed comrades, a former mediator with Boko Haram has told The Telegraph....
The origins of Boko Haram had peaceful purposes until they were disregarded. As with every extremist organization violence gets attention.
As soon as the petroleum industry was indicted in regard to the victimization of the Nigerian people during this episode this propaganda was published by "Platts." Give me a break!
Africa is experiencing its most successful economic and political period since independence. The number of armed conflicts has fallen; greater stability has encouraged improved governance; and better levels of stability and governance have contributed to strong economic growth.
Yet recent events in South Sudan and Libya have raised the specter of more general territorial upheaval.
While there is as much variation between Africa's 55 states as between those of any other continent, security problems in one country can impact perceptions about the whole of Africa.
Any changes to the political map encourage countless other groups across the continent to fight or at least campaign for their cause.
This is of interest to the energy sector on two counts. Firstly, Africa is a substantial source of oil, gas and coal exports and has the potential to become even more important in all three cases.
Secondly, continental economic growth of 6% a year means much more significant energy consumption if this growth is sustained over the next few years...
