Islamic State Doubles Its Presence in Somalia, US Military Says
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Islamic State in Somalia, the global terrorist group’s affiliate in the Horn of Africa nation, has doubled its presence in the country this year, the chief of the US Africa Command said.
“I am concerned about the northern part of Somalia and ISIS growing in numbers,” Africom Commander Michael Langley said on Voice of America, warning about the possibility of Islamic State increasing its foreign-fighter presence in Somalia.