todas Flashcards
What was the Islamic State´s West Africa Province’s main goal?
To “purify” Islam in northern Nigeria
Who fought the Biafran civil war?
The government of Nigeria and the Republic of Biafra
Who is a participant in the Somali armed conflict?
The Islamist armed group Al-Shabab
Who restricted freedom of expression and media in Somalia?
Federal and regional authorities
In…criminals may target foreigners based on affluence or vulnerability.
Togo
Criminal activity is one of the major concerns in…
Cameroon
Mali’s coup d’état was caused because of the government’s lack of support against the…
Tuareg rebellion
Which state in the country of Ethiopia is facing a major humanitarian crisis?
Tigray
The South Sudanese people have mostly fled to…
Ethiopia
What led the British to forcefully declare Egypt’s Independence?
Petitions and demonstrations by professionals, students, and workers
In Somalia, 2.6 million people are internally displaced, of which many live unassisted and are vulnerable to abuse.
True
The Boko Haram insurgency stopped when its founder Yusuf died.
False
Ghana was controlled by the Convention People’s Party (CPP).
True
Algeria cut political ties with Morrocco after it claimed the neighboring country took lethal action against them.
True
In Ghana, the government was overthrown, so the leaders of the coup closed the borders.
False
Sahrawi students were demanding scholarships and transportation subsidies from the government.
True
The French intervened in Mali to stop the Islamic groups from taking control of the territory.
True
The Tigray People’s Liberation Front’s denial to form a single party with the Ethiopian Front led to a peaceful administration.
False
Unemployment and inflation motivated national support for Egyptian independence.
True
European actors during Syria´s Global Civil War solely focused on searching for a solution.
False
The Western Saharan conflict is an ongoing conflict between the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and the country of?
Morocco
The name of the treaty signed by Spain to retreat their troops from morocco is?
The Madrid Accord
Initially, which was the group of people the UN considered as representative of the Sahara?
The Polisario Front
What European country got together to prevent European countries from intervening in the conflict?
Germany
Around 250 civilians disappeared from…
Sahrawi
Who were the people expelled from the Moroccan territory?
Teachers and journalists
Which Union supports Sahrawi’s right to decolonization?
The African Union
In which country do the refugees have their main five camps?
Algeria
One of the camps where the Sahrawi people reside is:
Dakhla
What portion of Western Sahara did Morocco control by the time of the ceasefire?
2/3
While at war, Morocco built a 700 kilometers long stone wall.
False
During the war, some territories were liberated and then formed part of the Polisario Front.
True
The international democracy watchdog called Freedom House reported the abuses of human rights by Morocco.
True
Morocco claims they no longer hold any prisoners of war.
True
When Sahrawi refugees fled their country, other countries looked to provide aid to support the cause.
True
The diets of Sahrawi refugee children positively impact them in all physical aspects.
False
Sahrawi refugees are scattered into four locations, two being Argelia and Europe.
True
The lack of foreign aid and investment has caused an unstable economy and security.
True
The Polisario Front is supported by Algeria and the African Union.
True
Sahrawi refugees consume more than 300 kilocalories per day.
False
West Africa’s intra-state conflicts started to rise since:
The decolonization and independence of African countries
Where did the Mali war take place?
The northern and southern parts of Mali
Communal conflicts in Nigeria started after the:
WWI
In how many categories can the communal conflicts in Nigeria be divided?
2
What caused Somalia to become a failed state?
Armed groups competition for power
Into what two broad categories can Nigeria’s conflicts be divided?
Ethno-religious conflicts and herder-farmer conflicts
What were the consequences of the Mali War?
The politicization of the army, security agencies, and the fragility of the state.
What are the main causes of sexual assault and femicide cases in African regions?
Inequity treatment, and low status women have in Africa
What is the main religion practiced in Egypt?
Islam
Why is elephant hunting a recurrent activity in Africa?
The demand of highly valuable tusks
Burkina Faso is considered the safest country in Africa
False
The acts of maritime piracy that occur in West Africa were originated in Somalia.
True
The Boko Haram problem is an Islamist conflict in Egypt.
False
Nigeria is a multi-ethnic state.
True
African governments destinate a considerable percentage of their budget to resolve gender-based violence and rape culture
False
Caused by Boko Haram, more than 186,000 people in Nigeria have been forced to leave their country and seek refuge.
True
During colonial times, elephant hunting was a sport for the noblemen and was overused by British governors.
True
Al-Shabab is a militia.
True
The Tigray People’s Liberation Front has controlled Ethiopian politics.
True
The UN Security Council did not authorize other countries to enter Somali territorial waters to stop the piracy attacks.
False
How is Al-Shabab commonly recognized?
“The youth”
In what country does Al- Shabab operate?
Somalia
What is the economical consequence of Al-Shabab’s terrorist attacks?
Public investment funds are being redirected for security and damage repair
What is the Al-Shabab ideology called?
Sharia Law
What are some results of terrorism in society?
Creates an atmosphere of anxiety, worry, and fear
In what ways does Al- Shabab try to impose its ideology?
Restricting media and other influencing types of entertainment
Which is the main collective recruited by Al- Shabab?
Teenagers and kids
Which country had military support for Somalia regarding the Al-Shabab?
United States
What is Al-Shabab’s ideology called?
jihadism
In what grade do most girls in Somalia drop out of school?
Fifth grade
One of the main foundations of a country is the economy.
True
Al-Shabab is considered the principal armed opposition to the Somalia government.
True
Al-Shabab group is located in developing countries.
True
UN reports that more than twenty million people in Somalia need assistance.
False
The United States deployed troops in Somalia to combat terrorism.
True
Terrorism hasn’t had any economic impact on Somalia.
False
Tourism has not been affected by terrorist attacks.
False
Terrorists use attacks as a political instrument to pressure governments into meeting their demands.
True
Al-Shabab group respects people’s human rights.
False
Many people escape from their homes because of the fear the Al-Shabab provokes in them.
True
