A Blow to Islamic State's African Roots? The joint operation between Nigeria and the US has resulted in the death of Abu Bilal al Minuki, a senior Islamic State (IS) leader.
This killing is being hailed as a significant blow to IS's global networks, particularly in Africa. In recent years, IS has undergone a radical shift in its operations.
Once dominant in the Middle East, it is now largely confined to sub Saharan Africa, where around 90% of its attacks take place.