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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Turks And Kurds Point Fingers After Paris Murders
January 12 2013 11:44 AM

Who killed Sakine Cansiz and two other Kurdish women in Paris? Turkish nationalists? PKK militants? Depends who you ask.
France Suddenly Intervenes Against Mali Insurgents
January 11 2013 3:42 PM

French troops are already in Mali, where an Islamist insurgency is becoming a serious threat to West Africa and the world.
This Is Hospitality? Authorities In Greece Assault Tourists
January 11 2013 5:40 AM

Greek efforts to clamp down on illegal immigration have resulted in a disturbing trend: tourists are sometimes targeted by officials.
As Turkish Kurds Talk Peace, A Bloody Setback In Paris
January 10 2013 1:51 PM

The assassination of three Kurdish women in Paris could imperil peace talks between government officials and Kurds in Turkey.
In Czech Republic, Presidential Election Gets Personal
January 10 2013 5:47 AM

The Czech Republic is about it elect its president directly for the first time.
Court Decision Shows Bahrain Still Promising Reform With Fingers Crossed
January 09 2013 5:48 AM

A Bahrain court has upheld convictions for 20 opposition activists, proving once again that human rights are not a priority.
Violence Not The Only Threat In Syria As Hunger Worsens
January 08 2013 1:33 PM

As hunger worsens in Syria, the World Food Program estimates that it will be unable to reach about 1 million citizens facing food insecurity this winter.
Berlusconi’s New Alliance Could Seriously Shake Up Italian National Elections
January 08 2013 6:02 AM

An alliance between the PDL party and the Northern Alliance brings Silvio Berlusconi back into the spotlight ahead of Italian elections.
Drama For Ghana: Opposition Party Rejects Election Results
January 07 2013 5:00 PM

Even after Ghana's inauguration of President John Mahama, the opposition NPP party candidate Nana Akufo-Addo refuses to accept defeat.
Hollande Urges Catholic Schools To Remain Neutral On Gay Marriage
January 07 2013 12:13 PM

French President Francois Hollande said that Catholic schoolteachers should not bring the gay marriage debate into classrooms.
Rebels In Central African Republic Advance Toward Bangui
January 06 2013 7:40 PM

The insurgent group Seleka is making headway toward Bangui, despite peace negotiations in Gabon planned for this week.
Mandela Recovers At Home, As Health Questions Linger
January 06 2013 6:30 PM

Nelson Mandela is reportedly recovering well at home, but quiet speculation about his frailty and mental health are ongoing.