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Is Buhari Accidentally Leading Nigeria to a Breakup?

May 16, 2016

Retired Major General Muhammadu Buhari has done more than anybody in the history of Nigeria to divide and dismember the British-created Nigeria. Buhari has significantly catalyzed and fast-forwarded the restora...

The Return of the Bakassi Boys in Nigeria

Asher Keren

May 11, 2016

Regional Analysis

I am not African, neither have I ever planted foot on that great continent. I am a Jew, living in Israel. As such, I am sensitive to the insensitivities of the world. Granted that I may be missing facts, nuance...

Does Israel have a Biafra Strategy?

David Mark

May 4, 2016

Politics, Regional Analysis

In 1914 the British took three distinct areas, Lagos Colony, Hausa, and Biafra and forced them together. This action was congruent with a similar policy in Iraq, Afghanistan, Israel, and India. The British had...

[podcast] From Nigeria to Ghana: Free Biafra

David Mark

April 16, 2016

Frontlines, Media, Podcasts

While attending the Africa Israel Initiative I had the opportunity to sit down with our very own Oscar Lee face to face in Accra, Ghana. Besides being a gracious host and a friend we shared some time on the i...

Ghana’s Growth a Beacon for a Potential Israeli Partnership

David Mark

April 14, 2016

Frontlines, The Society

When I landed in Accra, Ghana yesterday it had been just under 16 years since my last visit. The world has changed a few times over since then. Internet technology and communication has created a smaller world,...

Escape from Libya

David Mark

April 3, 2016

Frontlines

Just under one month ago James (his name has been changed to protect him and his family) began a Facebook friendship with me. After a week of chatting about Nigeria, Israel, and Judaism, he opened up about his...

Is Nigeria the Only Country Where Idiots Rule?

Oscar Lee

March 28, 2016

Frontlines

For over four decades now, another Nigeria-Biafra war has been looming. These two entities, forced together by the British in 1914 have increasingly moved towards direct confrontation for the first time since...

[podcast] Interview with Remy Ilona, an Igbo Jewish Leader

David Mark

February 18, 2016

Media

Have a listen to my interview with our very own Remy Ilona, leader and activist of what can only be called an awakening movement among the Igbo population in Nigeria. I discuss with Remi the following: ...

I am an Igbo, I am a Jew

Remy Ilona

February 16, 2016

The Society

I am studying the Igbo culture, which has been noted to have unique similarities and parallels with the culture and history of ancient Israel. So, I can also say that I am studying ancient Israel. I think that ...

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