Islamic State and al-Qaida Expand African Strongholds Amid Growing Global Terror Threats

As extremist networks like the Islamic State (IS) and al-Qaida spread deeper roots into Africa and Syria, the threat they pose to American families and national security grows more urgent by the day. According to a new report presented by United Nations experts, these terror groups are seizing opportunities created by weak governance and regional turmoil — directly undermining global stability and our nation’s safety. Why Is Africa Becoming a Terrorist Haven? The sprawling regions of West and East Africa have become fertile ground for al-Qaida-linked factions such as Jama’at Nasr al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) in the Sahel and al-Shabab in...