None is more worrisome or riper for terrorist exploitation than the nearby region of North Africa (the Maghreb and Egypt) and the band of states to its south, the so-called Sahel. In this area, there are already at least 20 groups that have some kind of linkage to ISIS’ global network. Take Algeria, the largest country in Africa, the Arab world and the Mediterranean basin. When it comes to changing the conditions that foster terrorism, this region is also among the world’s most challenging. When it comes to changing the conditions that foster terrorism, this region is also among the world’s most challenging.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 07, 2018 04:52 UTC