The Islamic State is gaining allies in Africa. Extremist groups linked to both the Islamic State and al Qaeda are intensifying their grip on communities across large swaths of the continent. Why do local African jihadist groups join international terror organizations, and why does it matter?Watch the full event <a href="https://www.aei.org/events/swapping-jerseys-what-changes-when-african-extremists-join-the-islamic-state/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.

The Islamic State is gaining allies in Africa. Extremist groups linked to both the Islamic State and al Qaeda are intensifying their grip on communities across large swaths of the continent. Why do local African jihadist groups join international terror organizations, and why does it matter? Watch the full event here.

The Islamic State is gaining allies in Africa. Extremist groups linked to both the Islamic State and al Qaeda are intensifying their grip on communities across large swaths of the continent. Why do local African jihadist groups join international terror organizations, and why does it matter?Watch the full event <a href="https://www.aei.org/events/swapping-jerseys-what-changes-when-african-extremists-join-the-islamic-state/" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.

Swapping jerseys: What changes when African extremists join the Islamic State?

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