Hilary Matfess

Hilary Matfess is a Research Analyst focused on security and governance in Sub-Saharan Africa. She is a contributor to the Nigeria Social Violence Project and the author of a forthcoming book on women and Boko Haram with Zed Books.

The #BringBackOurGirls Catch-22

PAVED WITH GOOD INTENTIONS

The campaign to free more than 200 young women abducted by Boko Haram brought to light a horror story, but the fate of the girls themselves continues to be tragic.

Hilary Matfess | Published Apr 14, 2017

Fighting Boko Haram With Magic Amulets

Charmed Lives

Call it the placebo effect, psychological warfare, or what have you—this medicine show raises the morale of volunteers in a very dangerous war.

Hilary Matfess | Published Mar 09, 2017