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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Intervention In Mali Heightens Security Risk In France
January 23 2013 5:42 PM

France is facing a new domestic security threat as jihadists in Mali threaten a terrorist retaliation.
Mali Refugees Face Dire Prospects As Conflict Continues
January 23 2013 5:50 AM

Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced by the conflict in Mali, and it's only getting worse.
Western Powers Rally Behind French Intervention In Mali
January 22 2013 4:10 PM

Logistical support from the U.S., UK and other Western powers is beefing up French capabilities in Mali.
In Eritrea, Whispers Of A Quiet Protest Challenge Years Of Suppression
January 22 2013 5:46 AM

A mutiny in Asmara has raised new questions about the nature of dissent in Eritrea.
France Gears Up For Long War In Mali
January 21 2013 4:14 PM

France has been unclear about its timeline for the intervention, but it will need a while to accomplish its ambitious goals.
White Ivory For Asia, Dirty Business In Africa
January 19 2013 3:08 PM

High demand for ivory in Asia has spurred an increase in elephant poaching in Africa, endangering vulnerable communities.
Big Oil Meets Big Green In The United Arab Emirates
January 19 2013 12:53 PM

The United Arab Emirates seems to lead the world in terms of renewable energy research -- so why all the oil rigs?
Why Algeria Stands Alone In The Battle Against Jihadists
January 18 2013 2:50 PM

Algerian forces have responded to a hostage crisis with fierce independence, and their motives for doing so are murky.
World Future Energy Summit Kicks Off In Abu Dhabi
January 16 2013 3:01 PM

The sixth annual World Future Energy Summit kicked off in Abu Dhabi. Featured speakers include French president Francois Hollande.
French Boots On The Ground For Direct Combat In Mali
January 16 2013 12:44 PM

French troops are gearing up for on-the-ground combat in Mali, where an Islamist insurgency threatens global security.
Mali’s Other Crisis: Slavery Still Plagues Mali, And Insurgency Could Make It Worse
January 16 2013 6:12 AM

Slavery still exists in Mali, and the current insurgency crisis has put the problem on hold.
The Amazons of Kurdistan: Female Guerrillas Go To War For The PKK
January 16 2013 6:07 AM

Women have long played a leading role for the PKK, a designated terrorist organization in Turkey.