Terror Collaboration In Africa Worries U.S. General -- Washington Times/AP3 groups forming network in much of continent.
The general responsible for U.S. military operations in Africa said Wednesday he is worried that three terrorist groups based on the continent are attempting to share training and collaborate in other ways in pursuit of their goal of attacking the United States and other foreign targets.
Army Gen. Carter F. Ham, commander of U.S. Africa Command, told a group of reporters that each of the three - al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb, Somalia-based al-Shabab and Boko Haram - poses a “significant threat” not only in the areas in which they operate but also to the United States.
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My Comment: This news should not surprise anyone .... many parts of Africa are a perfect breeding ground for these groups, and they are taking advantage of these conditions. Large Muslim populations where many feel disenfranchised .... coupled with dysfunctional or failed governments .... what more can a terror leader wish or want for.
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