Jacey Fortin

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Fortin is the IBTimes Africa Correspondent based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She joined IBT 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.

Pianist Vs. Muezzin: Atheist On Trial For Insulting Islam In A Divided Turkey

Fazıl Say defied charges of insulting religious values this week in Turkey, a country caught between Islam and secularism.

After Mo Yan Wins Literature Nobel Prize, China Will Turn His Hometown Into Tourist Zone

Gaomi, China, the hometown of Nobel-winning novelist Mo Yan, will get a $107 million makeover to create a 'Culture Experience Zone.'

Syrians To Consider Cease-fire For Eid Al-Adha Holiday

U.N. Special Envoy Lakhdar Brahimi is urging the Syrian regime and rebels to respect a cease-fire during the Muslim Holiday Eid al-Adha.

After Uruguay, Why Catholicism Can’t Stop Abortion In Latin America

Uruguay's decision to legalize abortion sparks new debates on the clash between reproductive rights and Catholicism in Latin America.

In Russia, Another Activist Charged: Kremlin Probes Sergei Udaltsov

Russian authorities launched a criminal investigation against Sergei Udaltsov, a left-wing activist, on Wednesday.

Hollande Ate My Homework! French President To Ban Afterschool Assignments

French President Francois Hollande is trying to ban homework forever.

In Russia, Public Smoking Ban Is In For A Tough Fight

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev announced that a new bill is in the works to ban public smoking.

Rwanda And Uganda Support Violent M23 Rebels In Congo: Report

Rwanda and Uganda have been supporting a violent rebellion in neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a confidential UN report.

Former Bosnian Serb leader Karadzic appears in the courtroom of the ICTY War Crimes tribunal in The Hague

On Trial For War Crimes, Bosnian Serb Leader Karadzic Wants To Be ‘Rewarded’

Facing charges of horrific atrocities during the Bosnian War, former Serbian leader Radovan Karadzic is defending himself calmly at a Hague tribunal.

Dehorned Rhinos At South Africa's Kruger National Park

The Poachers' Push: Are South African Rhinos On The Path To Extinction?

The South African rhino population is approaching a mathematical brink that could eventually spell the end of a species.

Turkey’s Tipping Point: Syrians Stream In As Resources Run Dry

The number of Syrian refugees at Turkish border camps has topped 100,000 -- can Turkey accommodate more?

Kennedy Cuban Misssile Crisis 1962 WikiCommons

The Cuban Missile Crisis: The 50-Year Anniversary Of A Dangerous Precedent

The Cuban Missile Crisis ended peacefully, but history continues to unfold in more ways than one.

New Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zidan Confronts His Biggest Problem

Ali Zidan was selected as Libya's new prime minister, but he'll lead a weak government against Libya's most intractable threat.

Syria: Tensions With Turkey Escalate As Diplomacy Plods Along

Turkey / Syria brinkmanship is escalating to alarming levels while diplomatic initiatives struggle to resolve Syria’s bloody conflict.

The Surprising Truth About Internet Censorship In The Middle East

As some countries like Saudi Arabia are clamping down, others like Tunisia are opening up: So how does Islam impact online censorship?

China Trumps US In Meat Consumption, But May Soon Pay The Price

China now consumes twice as much meat as the U.S., but it may cost the country dearly in the long run.

And The Nobel Goes To… What?! The Logistics Of An EU Peace Prize

How can an organization of 27 nations win the Nobel Peace Prize? As it turns out, the European Union isn't such an odd choice.

Saudi Arabia Suggests Global Internet Regulations To Preserve 'Public Order'

Saudi Arabia recently called for an international discussion to lay down new guidelines for Internet accessibility.

Hezbollah Confirms Sending Surveillance Drone To Israel

Lebanese militant organization Hezbollah claimed responsibility for the surveillance drone that breached Israeli airspace this weekend.

Netanyahu Accuses Hezbollah Of Sending Drone Into Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has blamed Lebanon's Hezbollah for the drone that breached Israeli airspace this weekend.

Pirate Fishermen On The High Seas: Illegal Catches Hurt Africa, Feed Europe

A new report reveals that illegal fishing operations that bring catches from West Africa to Europe are pervasive and sophisticated.

An iron ore deposit in Australia. The central bank in that country eased monetary policy on dimmer-than-expected views of the economy.

Australia Is Sending Jobs Abroad- Is It China's Fault?

Australia is losing jobs to other countries, and the reason may be surprising: China isn't growing as fast as it used to.

Arabic For Catholics: Pope, Vatican Add New Language To Expand Reach

Pope Benedict XVI spoke Arabic for the first time during an official audience on Wednesday as the Vatican added the language to its official list.

South Africa Miner Strike Far From Over As Amplats Fires 12,000

Thousands of miners on strike in South Africa were fired Friday by Anglo American Platinum Ltd., the world’s largest platinum producer.

Kenyan Mau Mau Rebels Win Victory Against UK Colonialists, 60 Years Later

Kenyans who were tortured by British colonialists during the Mau Mau rebellion of the 1950s have finally won the right to sue the UK government.

In Serbia, A Gay Rights Struggle Tests EU Efficacy

A gay rights demonstration has been banned in Serbia. Can a pending EU ascension convince Belgrade to liberalize?

Sikh Indian General Attacked In London In Flashback To Old Conflict

Lt. Gen. Kuldeep Singh Brar, an Indian Sikh, was attacked in London this weekend -- a reminder that tensions between Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims still exist.