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The Inquiry: Is Africa the new power base for the Islamic State group?

Is Africa the new power base for the Islamic State group?

15/04/2021 GMT

BBC World Service - The Inquiry, Is Africa the new power base for the Islamic State group?

What are the real reasons behind the Islamic State Group’s increased presence in Africa?

Islamic State’s hold on Iraq and Syria has weakened but the group is expanding into new territories, including Africa. Is it set to become the new jihadist battleground?

Since Islamic State’s hold on Iraq and Syria has weakened in recent years the group has sought to expand into new territories, including Africa.

IS insurgents have reportedly killed thousands, including children, and displaced thousands more in Mozambique, Mali, and Somalia, among other territories across the continent. 

It is believed that IS franchises its brand to local militant groups, providing support, claiming responsibility for deadly attacks, all while spreading its influence in these new territories. 

Charmaine Cozier asks if Africa is a new power base for the Islamic State group?


Producer: Paul Connolly


(Al-Shebab fighters, an Islamist insurgent group in Somalia. Credit: Mohamed Abdiwahab/Getty Images)

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