Islamic State and al-Qaeda are gaining ground in Africa as they retreat elsewhere, cementing the continent’s reputation as the global epicenter for jihadist attacks, using new technologies to boost numbers and expand territories.

On this week’s Next Africa Podcast, Bloomberg reporter Nduka Orjinmo joins Jennifer Zabasajja to explain what’s behind the surge in terrorist activist activities in Africa, the role technologies like drones and Starlink are playing, and what’s being done to try and combat the terrorist groups.

You can read Nduka Orjinmo’s latest reporting here, and for more stories from the region you can subscribe to the Next Africa Newsletter

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