“The Islamic State group's threat in the Horn of Africa • FRANCE 24 English” — what this page in the network covers. In northern Somalia the Islamic State fighters have carved out a vast mountain stronghold after setbacks in Iraq and Syria. In Puntland, a fierce military offensive is underway to crush them.
Villages have been retaken, militants pushed into caves, but deadly clashes continue in a high-stakes battle far from the spotlight. Jean-Emile Jammine spoke with Folahanmi Aina, Lecturer at SOAS University, and Samira Gaid, Regional Security Analyst, about the ongoin situation in the Horn of Africa. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.