Head of Africa Studies Dr. Irit Back was in the media on two separate occasions on 9 May 2017. The first appearance was on "The International Hour" (Reshet Bet), where she spoke about the situation in Nigeria following the condition of the Nigerian President and the partial release of hostages held by Boko Haram. The second apperance was on "Retzuat HaBitachon" on Galei Tzahal [Army Radio], where she discussed the role of African regional organizations in solving local conflicts.
