Already, prominent international terrorist organizations such as al-Qaeda and Hamas operate extensively in Africa, while lesser known but nevertheless dangerous groups have emerged to wage jihad south of the Sahara.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: An African vortex

Already, prominent international terror groups such as al-Qaida and Hamas operate extensively in Africa, while lesser-known but nevertheless dangerous groups have emerged to wage jihad south of the Sahara.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: African jihad

In Mauritania alone, prominent international terror groups such as al Qaeda have established training camps, while lesser-known but nevertheless dangerous groups such as the Salafist Group for Preaching and Combat have emerged to wage jihad.

CENTERFORSECURITYPOLICY: Recolonizing Africa