Jacey Fortin

Fortin is a world politics reporter with a focus on Africa. She joined the International Business Times in February of 2012, and has previously worked as an editor and reporter for various publications including The Suit Magazine and The Glass Hammer. Fortin is from New Bedford, Mass. and received a B.A. from Northeastern University in Boston.

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Articles by Jacey Fortin

Two Years After Revolution, Whatever Happened To Libyan Oil?
May 24 2013 10:20 PM

In post-Gadhafi Libya, energy companies are struggling to gain a new foothold.
Time For The African Union To Focus On What It Can Fix

May 24 2013 11:27 AM

International trade within Africa is sorely lacking, and that's an arena where the African Union can make a real difference.
New Cayman Government, Same Cayman Hedge Fund Rules
May 23 2013 2:24 PM

A new party is poised to take control of the elite tax haven. But business as usual is likely to go on for hedge funds based there.
Long Lines On Top Of The World: Amateurs Invade Mount Everest
May 22 2013 5:47 AM

Traffic on Mount Everest has been building over the past few years. Today, the place is hardly recognizable.
The Takeover: China Goes To Middle East, Bringing Lots Of Cash
May 11 2013 11:03 AM

In search of resources and trade options, China has turned to the Middle East, including volatile areas where the West fears to do business.
Syrian Regime Has Used Chemical Weapons: Erdogan
May 09 2013 6:17 PM

Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan said Thursday that the Syrian regime has used chemical weapons, crossing Obama's red line.
Surprise! Africa’s Fastest-Growing Foreign Direct Investor Is Now... Africa
May 08 2013 6:16 AM

Foreign direct investment in Africa is ramping up, but forget China and the West. This growth is intra-continental.
Iranian Quds Forces Export Terrorism To Kenya And Beyond
May 07 2013 8:57 AM

Iranian Quds forces have grown more bold and attacked more places in recent years, from Kenya to Thailand to India.
A Continent Ready For Takeoff, But Only If African Airlines Get Fixed
May 04 2013 9:21 AM

Economic growth is on the upswing in Africa, but it will only continue if the drivers of commerce can take flight.
Dead Dissident Chea Vichea Rises In Cambodia
May 03 2013 8:21 PM

Cambodian union leader Chea Vichea was killed nine years ago. But, today, he's taking an unexpected new stand.
What Would Arming Syria's Rebels Look Like?
May 03 2013 9:04 AM

If U.S. officials decided to arm the Syrian rebels, what sorts of weapons and regulations would be involved?
New Video Shows Nelson Mandela’s Frailty, Outrages South Africans
April 30 2013 11:14 AM

Nelson Mandela looks frail in a new video posted by SABC, and some South Africans have directed their outrage at President Zuma.