Sadly, my ingrained sense of cynicism points me in other directions than the altruistic defence of other members of humankind. More countries across the continent are realising their reserves of black gold, making the continent a rising star in the energy sector. What better to way to meet that demand than by an occupation guaranteed to ensure the continual increase of insurgent groups requiring you to remain? And while many are aware of the atrocities carried out by Boko Haram or Daesh, selective media coverage prevents us from realising the complex relationship between occupation and terrorism unfolding across the continent. All funds raised help cover the maintenance costs of our website, as well as contributing towards future projects and events.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 08, 2018 10:41 UTC