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I am a historian and writer who wants to bring to light current events through a historical perspective. It is difficult to understand today's current events without having a grasp of what has occurred before. This is a running thread to help keep people informed about the present and remind everyone to not forget their past. Enjoy and please comment!
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Tag Archives: islam
What’s the Deal With the Tuareg and a Coup in Mali?
Hello all! Welcome to another edition of “What’s the Deal?” the blog that doesn’t manufacture car names after nomadic ethnic groups. In this week’s post, we’ll discuss the recent coup de’ tat in Mali that has ruptured government leadership and … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, colonialism, International Affairs, Radical Movements
Tagged azawad, bamako, coup, France, gao, islam, Libya, Mali, mansa mussa, military, MNLA, qaddafi, rebels, sahara, soudan, timbuktu, toure, Tuareg
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What’s the Deal With Boko Haram and a Divided Nigeria?
Hello all! Sorry for the delay in posting, but we had to prepare to come to you live this week from our new offices in Washington, D.C.! The relocation may be temporary, but thanks to Regus, our offices can be anywhere … Continue reading
Posted in Africa, colonialism, energy, Politics, Radical Movements
Tagged abuja, boko haram, christian, goodluck jonathan, Great Britain, islam, lagos, nigeria, oil, terrorist, violence
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