Militant Islamist violence in Africa reached new heights in 2021, sustaining a decade-long trend. Where are Islamic State groups active? AdvertisementIn “The Islamic State in Africa,” Jason Warner, Ryan O’Farrell, Héni Nsaibia and Ryan Cummings provide the first comprehensive account of nine African militant Islamist groups. To address this puzzle, the authors investigate the emergence and evolution of Islamic State groups in Africa. Daniel Eizenga, PhD, is a research fellow with the Africa Center for Strategic Studies, where his work focuses on militant Islamist groups in Africa.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 15, 2022 21:09 UTC