ISIS moves operations to W’Africa, US warns

The US identifies West Africa and the Lake Chad Basin as new fronts for ISIS, warning the group is exploiting weak security in its 2026 strategy.

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May 12, 2026 · 00:29 · 5 min read

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The US identifies West Africa and the Lake Chad Basin as new fronts for ISIS, warning the group is exploiting weak security in its 2026 strategy.

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