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No doubt, the political and ethnic difference are at the root of much of the division in Nigeria at present. However, we need not forget that the economic situation is the backdrop that is the...

They have more than enough territory and people to keep them busy just in Nigeria. After all, they do not claim any global goals that I know of.


Yep. Yet it has little press attention in the...

The number one danger that Boko Haram posses is that it is fully operational and has a devastatingly violent track record in Africa's most populous country. That in itself is of enough concern for...

Just noticed that it was the former Defense Minister who was quoted in my previous post. sorry.

http://world.myjoyonline.com/pages/nigeria/201205/85879.php



When the Defense Minister speaks honestly in such a vain, it seems he has about used up all of his options and has seen not change. ...

It was only a couple of weeks ago that BH said they would be causing extreme havoc and do something very extreme within the next three months. It seems they have begun. Every time that there is a...

Boko Haram puts a three month window on bring down Goodluck and the government. Could this be an empty threat? Not sure that many Nigerians would take it as such.


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This piece presents some lively discussion about terrorist experts, especially "US terrorist experts."

http://www.cnas.org/blogs/abumuqawama/2012/03/terrorism-experts.html

Rather long article,...

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/26/world/africa/in-nigeria-boko-haram-targets-schools.html?_r=1&partner=rss&emc=rss



Reminds me of the Swahili proverb that says, "When two bull elephants fight,...

That is exactly what the reports are saying. They are fighting for the same cause in the northern regions. That is the linkage, not of ideology or even goal. They are taking advantage the...

You are exactly right. Ethiopia and Sudan have already been divided. Somalia is not too far from it right now. It is very possible that your own Nigeria will see the same in the next few years.
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AQIM is extending its reach throughout West Africa. Both BH and AQIM have everything to gain from this linkage. The Nigerian people have a lot to loose by it.

AQIM is linked with the Malian...

AQIM is extending its reach throughout West Africa. Both BH and AQIM have everything to gain from this linkage. The Nigerian people have a lot to loose by it.

AQIM is linked with the Malian...

Fear does so much damage to the human soul and spirit. The police and BH have sown so much fear in past year. The world must come to understand just how dire things are becoming in Nigeria.

I...

Let me say right off, Kingjaja, I sure hope that your understandings and passion are being to real use for Nigeria and not just contributions to this forum. I appreciate them very much, but the...

It seems the operation was botched in many ways. Hours of gunfire really surprises me. According to first reports, the security forces, including the British had been informed where the hostages...

Hey, I will quote you anyday, Kingjaja. Your insights are very valuable here, and would be valuable to any venue where Nigerian affairs are discussed. Still waiting for the day you will launch your...

For those of us who have worked alongside and been helped and broadened by Africans it is always a sad affair to see the press go to town reporting the deaths of expat visitors in a context where...

http://allafrica.com/stories/201203091186.html

The article is an "Analysis" piece written by Richard Dowden, the Directory of the Royal African Society.

Seems now the rhetoric will change. The Brits lost a lot of cred. for the failed rescue. They will try to ease the damage, at home and internationally, by now saying what some have said for some...

From your link Kingjaja, http://zainabusman.wordpress.com/201...minal-decline/


According to this article the elites may be backing BH, but these elites have little following among the northern...

I think this a chief reason the Northern elites are backing BH. They are letting them be the muscle and do the dirty work. Once BH agitates enough, the elite, with somewhat cleaner robes can step...

Number 1 seems extremely improbable. It will take some real "conversion" by BH to begin to think about the Northerners children. The Northerners themselves are being led by the elite who back BH. ...

Just became aware of this and thought all would like to read it and comment. It will take me awhile to read and digest.
Here is the official document reprinted by allafrica.com...

The schools being destroyed is sad, very sad indeed. They are not only destroying building, but the future of the northern part of the country. Infrastructure destruction has lasting consequences. ...