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Is Africa the new power base for the Islamic State group?

Islamic State鈥檚 hold on Iraq and Syria has weakened but the group is expanding into new territories, including Africa. Is it set to become the new jihadist battleground?

Since Islamic State鈥檚 hold on Iraq and Syria has weakened in recent years the group has sought to expand into new territories, including Africa.

IS insurgents have reportedly killed thousands, including children, and displaced thousands more in Mozambique, Mali, and Somalia, among other territories across the continent.

It is believed that IS franchises its brand to local militant groups, providing support, claiming responsibility for deadly attacks, all while spreading its influence in these new territories.

Charmaine Cozier asks if Africa is a new power base for the Islamic State group?

Producer: Paul Connolly

(Al-Shebab fighters, an Islamist insurgent group in Somalia. Credit: Mohamed Abdiwahab/Getty Images)

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