The Evolving Face of ISIS: Territorial Control in Africa’s Remote Areas by 2025

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Introduction to ISIS and Its Affiliates in Africa The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) emerged in the early 2000s, rooted in the region’s socio-political upheaval and sectarian strife exacerbated by the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Originally a splinter group of al-Qaeda, ISIS gained notoriety for its brutal tactics and strict interpretation of Islamic … Read more