The Rise Of Islamic Militant Groups In Africa

The Ansar Dine militant group, which has seized the northern half of Mali, is thought to have links with al-Qaeda

Africa's Top Three Terror Groups Are Joining Forces To Mount Larger Attacks Against The West, Claims U.S. Military Commander -- Daily Mail

Africa is increasingly at risk from collaboration between three of the continent's most deadly terrorist groups, according to the leader of the U.S. military's Africa Command.

General Carter Ham said Al Qaeda, al Shabaab and Boko Haram are all combining efforts to share financial resources and exchange explosives.

The move risks endangering the delicate security balance in Africa.

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More News On The Growth Of Islamic Militant Groups In Africa

Africa's Islamist militants 'co-ordinate efforts' -- BBC
Africa's Islamist militants 'co-ordinate efforts in threat to continent's security' -- The Guardian
Africa militant groups training fighters together and sharing funds, explosives -- MSNBC/Reuters
African extremist groups linking up: U.S. general -- Chicago Tribune/Reuters
African Terrorist Groups Starting to Cooperate, U.S. Says -- Bloomberg
U.S. Africa Command Outlines Emerging Threats in the Region -- Ottawa Citizen/US Department of Defense

Main Islamist armed groups active in Africa:

* Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb: Primarily active in Algeria, Mali, Mauritania and Niger
* Boko Haram: Primarily active in northern Nigeria
* Al-Shabab: Primarily active in Somalia, has carried out attacks in Kenya