A new report by the United Nations (UN) has revealed that threats posed by the Islamic State (ISIS) and al-Qaida extremists is on the rise in Africa and Syria.
In the report released on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, UN experts said Africa remains the epicenter of terror activity, with groups like al-Qaida-linked JNIM in West Africa and al-Shabab in the East steadily expanding territory.
In the Sahel, the report says JNIM is reportedly capable of complex attacks involving drones and IEDs, while al-Shabab maintains strongholds in Somalia and deepens ties with Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
According to the report,
Syria is emerging as a key strategic base for both ISIS and al-Qaida’s external operations following the ouster of President Bashar Assad. Over 5,000 foreign fighters were reportedly involved in the December offensive that toppled Damascus.
It says ISIS continues to threaten Europe and the Americas, with radicalized individuals inspired online. The UN cited an ISIS-linked vehicular attack in New Orleans that killed 14 people — the deadliest in the U.S. since 2016.
Experts also warn of increasing financial strain on ISIS, with fighter salaries hitting record lows and new covert methods being used to move funds undetected.
Source:Africa Publicity
