Experts warn terrorism threat is rising in Africa as US pulls back

(Tanya Noury – Defense News) From the Horn to the Sahel, a jihadist front is gaining ground across Africa, the Center for Strategic and International Studies warned in its annual risk analysis. The “Global Terrorism Threat Assessment 2026″ identifies terrorism on the continent as “the greatest uncertainty,” citing the rising capabilities of al-Qaida and Islamic State affiliates. – Experts warn terrorism threat is rising in Africa as US pulls back