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.

North Korea: A New Song And Dance For Kim Jong Un, And Tigger, Too

Walt Disney characters dancing on a lighted stage in a moment of national celebration -- as well as a brand-new theme song -- mark a cultural change for North Korea under the leadership of Kim Jong Un.

New War Games And Old Peace Talks In Syria: Is There An End In Sight?

The sand is running out of the hourglass for the regime of Syrian President Bashar Assad, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Sunday. Her words speak to the recent intensification of the standoff between Western powers and the Syrian regime.

John McCain Calls For Arming Syrian Rebels, Blasts Obama On Leadership Failure [VIDEO]

On Sunday, Sen. John McCain criticized the Obama administration for its failure to take decisive action against the Syrian regime.

Sudden Floods In Russia Cast Suspicions On Reservoir Operators; At Least 150 Dead

At least 150 people have died after massive floods hit the Russian city of Krymsk, and suspicions have erupted over the exact cause of the flooding.

Romanian President May Be Ousted, But Unfair Process Angers EU

Romanian President Traian Basescu has been suspended from his post for 30 days. A public referendum -- likely to take place within 30 days -- will decide whether he is removed from office.

Syria And France: How Paris Became A Base For Anti-Assad Activism

If defected Syrian regime official Manaf Tlas goes to Paris, it would be in line with a growing trend of bonhomie between Syrian opposition activists and the City of Light.

Oh, Chateau! Hollande?s Anti-Foreigner Tax Mirrors Le Pen?s Political Posturing

What does a summer estate in the French countryside have to do with a dilapidated slum on the outskirts of Paris? More than you'd think, as it turns out.

Wikileaks Acquires Emails To Expose Links Between Syria's Assad Regime, Western Companies

New Wikileaked emails are expected to provide insights into the regime of Syrian President Bashar Al Assad and his connections to Western companies.

Air France Flight 447: Final Report On Crash Released, Better Pilot Training Needed

Information about the crucial last minutes of the Air France flight that crashed into the Atlantic in 2009 has finally been released.

Romney Flip-Flops On Health Care Mandate: ?It Is A Tax?

In an unexpected about-face on Wednesday, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney called the individual mandate fee under Obama's healthcare plan a tax, rather than a penalty.

Ukraine: Riots Erupt In Kiev Over Russian Language Bill

Wednesday's protests against a Russian language bill belie a central conflict: Should Ukraine prioritize Russia or the West in diplomatic alliances going forward?

Afghanistan: Another 'Green On Blue' Attack Wounds Five NATO Troops

Five NATO soldiers were wounded by a man dressed in an Afghan army uniform on Tuesday; they are now undergoing medical treatment.

Iran Threatens U.S. And Israel, Says Its Missiles Could Strike Bases Within Minutes Of An Attack

On Wednesday, Iran threatened to destroy U.S. military bases immediately following any attack on its own territory.

Ceremony Marking Anniversary Of Arafat's Death

Exhuming Arafat: Palestinian Leader May Have Been Poisoned With Polonium

The body of Yasser Arafat will be exhumed from its West Bank mausoleum to test for polonium poisoning, a move that could spark new tension between Palestine and Israel.

Turkey's PM Erdogan addresses members of parliament from his ruling AK Party during a meeting at the Turkish parliament in Ankara

Turks Find Bodies Of Pilots Shot Down By Syria As Assad, Erdogan Continue Verbal Sniping

Turkish authorities have located the bodies of the two Turkish pilots whose jet was shot down by Syria on June 22.

Whale Sanctuary In South Atlantic Shot Down: Why Japan Still Hunts

Neither sanctuaries nor moratoriums have stopped Japanese crews from killing hundreds of whales every year in the waters surrounding Antarctica.

Nepal: Perpetrators Of Civil War Crimes May Go Free Amid Political Struggles

In Nepal, justice for the victims of war crimes is a long time coming.

Libyan people with the Kingdom of Libya flags gather during celebrations for the liberation of Libya in Quiche, Benghazi October 23, 2011

Rising In The East: Benghazi Protests Disrupt Libya Elections

As Libya prepares for a June 7 national vote, violence shows that the sectarian divisions in the country are a serious problem.

Forgotten Island: How Sierra Leone Plans To Use Slavery Legacy To Boost Tourism

An abandoned slave fort in Sierra Leone is undergoing restoration so that it can be opened to the public. Officials hope that it will generate much-needed tourism revenues in the war-torn country.

Sudan: ?Lick The Elbow? Protests Erupt In Khartoum And On Twitter

In Sudan, the big protest is in progress. Media reports are still scant, but Twitter is chirping with updates.

China's Sina Weibo Posts Are Happier Than Twitter Posts, Despite Censorship: Study

A difference of tone on Twitter versus China's Sina Weibo suggests underlying cultural differences.

A Chinese Worker At A Rare Earth Smelter In Inner Mongolia

Mongolia Votes For New Parliament As Mining-Dominated Economy Booms

Mongolia gears up for a new parliament while in the nascent stages of an unprecedented economic boom.

Nigeria Urges Family Planning: Why Legislation Would Be A Bad Idea

In Nigeria, overpopulation is a definite problem. Cutting down on fertility rates would help, but the government must choose the right plan of attack.

Seeking Promised Land Of South Africa, Migrant Tragedies Mount As Smugglers Profit

Migrants seeking to escape from the Horn of Africa are often transported south by smugglers whose motives are far from humanitarian.

Ivory On Fire: Gabon Sets Tusks Aflame To Warn Poachers

Five tons of ivory went up in flames in Gabon on Wednesday; it was officials' attempt to send a strong message to illegal poachers in the country.

A Turkish military F-4 aircraft crashed in Syrian territorial waters

Syria May Have Shot Turkish Jet Because It Looked Israeli, Says Official

A Syrian official suggested on Wednesday that Syria might have shot down a Turkish jet last week because it was believed to be an Israeli jet.

Kachin Refugees Flee Myanmar Violence, Find Mistreatment In China

Refugees from Myanmar's embattled state of Kachin are suffering from a lack of humanitarian aid in China's Yunnan Province, according to a Tuesday report from Human Rights Watch (HRW).

Mistaken Identity In Pakistan: Surjeet, Not Sarabjit Singh, To Be Released From Prison

In Pakistan, a case of mistaken identity has led to an embarrassing U-turn for administration officials.

Phuket: Thai Men Confess, Apologize For Murder Of Australian Michelle Elizabeth Smith

Michelle Smith had been walking down the street when Susarak Suwannachote approached her with a knife. He told police that he was only attempting to steal her purse.