U.S. authorities designated five terrorists operating in Africa
Terrorism remains an active threat in Africa, as al-Qaida and ISIS-aligned terrorist groups expand their influence and reach in some regions.
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Islamic State-linked group is using child soldiers in Mozambique
An Islamic State (ISIS) linked armed group in northern Mozambique is kidnapping boys and using them to fight government forces in violation of the international...
Terrorist insurgency linked to Islamic State threatens Mozambique
In October 2017, a hitherto unknown group of insurgents occupied the dusty port town of Mocímboa da Praia in Northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province...
Mozambique and Rwanda troops recapture town from Islamic State-tied group
Troops from Mozambique and Rwanda have captured the port town at the heart of an nearly four-year insurgency that has halted a $20 billion project...
Terrorist threat expected to spread across Africa as terrorist group consolidate power
Terrorist groups in Africa are consolidating their power before potentially launching a global campaign, according to leading security analysts.
Islamic State and Al Qaeda terrorist groups pose increasing threat in Africa
The United Nations warned on Thursday, July 23, that terrorist groups such as Islamic State (ISIS) and Al Qaeda are posing an increasing threat...
Islamic State terrorists pose growing threat across Africa
Last week, Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum said his country needed technological assistance from its European partners to fight jihadis.