ISIS Competition Fuels Al-Qaida Comeback In Africa
By Dina Temple-RastonISIS Competition Fuels Al-Qaida Comeback In Africa
By Dina Temple-Raston
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Recent terrorist attacks in Northern Africa suggest al-Qaida’s arm in the region, known as al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb or AQIM, is making a comeback. Analysts say al-Qaida’s competition with ISIS in the region has driven it to act and, in particular, the two groups are wrestling over what is considered a terrorist crown jewel in the region: Libya.Copyright 2016 NPR. To see more, visit
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