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Title: | The growing influence of Al-Qaeda on the African continent |
Author: | Krech, Hans |
Year: | 2011 |
Periodical: | Afrika Spectrum (ISSN 0002-0397) |
Volume: | 46 |
Issue: | 2 |
Pages: | 125-137 |
Language: | English |
Geographic term: | Africa |
Subjects: | terrorism Islamic movements |
External link: | https://journals.sub.uni-hamburg.de/giga/afsp/article/view/464 |
Abstract: | Al-Qaeda's influence in Africa is growing. From 2009 to 2011, activity by Al-Qaeda was noted in 19 African nations and regions. Four regional Al-Qaeda organizations operate on the continent, which in turn often have several sub-organizations: the Egyptian Islamic Jihad, the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group, Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (with its suborganizations Al-Qaeda in Mali, Al-Qaeda in Mauritania, Al-Qaeda in Morocco and Al-Qaeda in Sudan) and Al-Shabab in Somalia. Since Osama bin Laden's death on 2 May 2011, the influence of African leaders within Al-Qaeda has increased significantly. All three presumed members of the strategic command level originate from Africa. The revolutions of the Arab Spring have not harmed Al-Qaeda. This article highlights the potential for further expansion by Al-Qaeda on the African continent, and how this needs to be responded to. Bibliogr., notes, sum. in English and German. [Journal abstract] |