Black Crescent Rising: Islamic State in Africa

Tracing the Islamic State’s origins from the Middle East, this article seeks to understand the group’s expansion and rise on the African continent, as well as why local militant groups have joined its black banner. In an effort to minimise this terrorist scourge, the article seeks to examine its modus operandi within the African context, explore contemporary counterterrorism approaches, and propose alternative counterterrorism strategies in an effort to eliminate the threat posed by the Islamic State to Africa and its peoples.