Current Event #2

http://www.thenationonlineng.net/2011/index.php/news-update/41384-nigeria-will-overcome-boko-haram-says-us.html

Nigeria has had significant issues dealing with the Boko Haram, a terrorist group that ravages villages and families, bombing cities and setting fire to homes. Nigeria faces great separation between its northern and southern inhabitants-the North is mainly Muslim, while the South leans more towards Christianity; other religions are spread throughout. Additionally, food stores are not evenly spread throughout the country and often one place will find itself much more equipped than other regions. The United States Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs , Wendy Sherman, has stressed that the United States is planning to work with Nigeria in order to overcome the violent and horrifying efforts of the Boko Haram in hopes of uniting the country in a healthy and effective manner.  Although such an outcome is a far stretch, Sherman has begun to propose ideas of ameliorating the food crises and improving the regional economy, which will strengthen the nation overall.