ISIS in Africa
U.S. Pledges $60 Million to African Terrorism Force
Four U.S. Green Berets were killed in the October 4 attack blamed on ISIS-affiliated militants.
The ISIS-Linked Who May Have Been Behind Niger Attack
Al-Sahrawi has commanded a small group of ISIS-supporting fighters in West Africa since 2015.
U.S. Deaths in Niger Show Trump Needs to Tackle Africa
Militant groups including ISIS and Al-Qaeda are active across Africa.
Why Are U.S. Special Forces in Niger?
Surrounded by Al-Qaeda, ISIS and Boko Haram militants, the country will soon be home to a $50 million U.S. drone base.
After 40-Day Hunt, Nigeria Can't Find Boko Haram Leader
Abubakar Shekau, a jihadi with a $7 million U.S. bounty on his head, continues to give Nigeria's military the slip.
Why the U.S. Must Stand by Somalia at Its Turning Point
Somalia is fighting factions of both Al-Qaeda and ISIS. It needs American assistance.
Nigeria Has a Month to Catch Boko Haram's Leader
Nigeria's military has just over a month to capture Abubakar Shekau. But he's proven himself to be a formidable foe.
Al-Qaeda Coalition Claims Mali Attack That Killed Five
The Group to Support Islam and Muslims bragged about killing Westerners and attacking "a site of debauchery"
Which Jihadi Groups Operate in Africa's Sahel Region?
The EU is investing $56 million in a counter-terrorism force in a region awash with militant groups.
Al-Shabab Overtakes Boko Haram as Africa's Top Threat
Somalia's Al-Qaeda affiliate killed 4,300 people in 2016, making it Africa's biggest militant threat.
Islamic State Expands Into Africa's Unstable Sahel
Islamic State militant group accepts allegiance of a militia based in a region high in instability and low in security.
Kenya Arrests Four Men Trying to Join ISIS in Libya
Around 20 Kenyans have traveled to join ISIS in Libya and the Middle East.
Is Al-Shabab Training Boko Haram Fighters?
The Somali president claims that Nigerian militants are traveling to Somalia for military training.
'First ISIS Recruiter' in Rwanda Shot Dead by Police
The deputy imam at a Kigali mosque was suspected of encouraging Rwandan youths to join ISIS in Syria.