State Department designates Islamic State in DRC, Mozambique
Both wings collectively represent the Islamic State’s Central African Province, which the UN recently noted as one of the Islamic State’s most ‘dependable’ affiliates.
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Analysis: Islamic State claims in the DRC
The Islamic State has claimed at least nine attacks in the DRC since April.
Islamic State releases photos from DRC
The photos show more evidence of ties between militants in the DRC and the Islamic State.
Islamic State claims attack in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Today’s claim marks the first time the Islamic State has claimed any activity in Central Africa.
Islamic State-loyal group calls for people to join the jihad in the Congo
The video reportedly shows a nascent Islamic State-loyal group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Its authenticity cannot be independently verified by FDD’s Long War Journal.
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