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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Headlines Around The World Celebrate Pope Francis
March 13 2013 8:18 PM

A roundup of front page headlines around the world heralding the announcement that Jorge Bergoglio would be Pope Francis.
In Argentina, A Mixed Reaction To Pope Francis
March 13 2013 4:33 PM

Argentina's Catholics reacted joyfully to news that Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio would become Pope Francis, but not everyone is quite so devoted.
A Thief Is Pardoned By Corrupt Nigerian Government
March 13 2013 2:23 PM

Former Nigerian State Governor Diepreye Alamieyeseigha stole millions of dollars from the public but was pardoned by President Goodluck Jonathan.
In Afghan War, Green-On-Blue Attacks Down But Not Out
March 12 2013 2:55 PM

Afghan security forces were implicated in dozens of so-called green-on-blue attacks against U.S. and other ISAF troops in Afghanistan.
One Suspect Goes Free, But ICC Trial Still On For Kenyan President-Elect
March 11 2013 12:05 PM

The ICC has dropped its charges against Kenya’s former Cabinet Secretary Francis Muthaura, but that means nothing for Uhuru Kenyatta.
Somali Pirates Face The Death Of A Business Model
March 08 2013 7:33 PM

For the fearsome pirates of Somalia, business is slowing down -- and local governments are picking up the spoils.
The Plight Of Africa's Albino People
March 07 2013 12:37 PM

Albino people in East/Southern Africa are suffering attacks, amputations and murders, but some advocacy groups are working for change.
In Kenya, Election Fraud Allegations Surface
March 07 2013 11:15 AM

Raila Odinga's party is claiming fraud in Kenya election -- just like they did five years ago before the country erupted into violence.
Kenya May Elect A Man Indicted For Fomenting Violence
March 05 2013 11:54 PM

Provisional Kenyan presidential election results show front-runner Uhuru Kenyatta may win despite being indicted for crimes against humanity.
Top Al Qaeda Leaders In Africa Could Be Dead, But Does It Matter?
March 05 2013 5:58 AM

Chadian officials say Mokhtar Belmokhtar and Abdelhamid Abou Zeid are dead. But even if it's true, regional turmoil is far from over.
Kenyatta Leads In Early Kenya Election Returns
March 04 2013 7:49 PM

Final results of the presidential election in Kenya are yet to be released, but a provisional tally shows Uhuru Kenyatta in the lead.
As Kenya Votes, Lines Are Long But Violence Is Low
March 04 2013 2:23 PM

Kenyan voters now await the election results of a close contest between Raila Odinga and Uhuru Kenyatta, with violence under control.