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Somalia: Rise of the 21st Century Pirates
Somalia was at one point one of the most beautiful and peaceful countries in Africa, prior to the civil war. After 1991, the entire landscape changed as the central government collapsed and the warlords began a battle of attrition to appropriate the resources of the country. Piracy off the coast of Somalia soon became…
Al-Shabaab in East Africa
Following the upending event of September 11th in New York City, and the ensuing global campaign against terrorism, the broader security dynamics of almost every region of the world have transformed drastically. Tactics employed by splinter groups today have taken on a new face – one dominated by intense guerrilla warfare aimed at instilling…
Africa’s Emerging Markets
Over the last several years, Africa has been home to some of the most exciting emerging markets on the globe. Due to a growing middle class in the many urban areas across the continent, businesses across the globe are flocking to a number of African countries to start and expand new and current ventures.…
Congo: Female Rangers Protect Mountain Gorillas
In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, lies the beautiful and wild Virunga National Park. For 3000 square miles there is an abundance of forests, grasslands and volcanoes. Along with the variety of terrain comes an immense amount of wildlife, much of which needs to be preserved and safeguarded. The 300 critically-endangered mountain gorillas…
