Paramilitary / Militia International

Al-Qaeda Proscribed

Al-Qaeda is a proscribed international Salafi jihadist paramilitary organization founded in 1988. Known for orchestrating large-scale terrorist attacks globally, inspiring affiliated groups, and sustaining a decentralized network of regional branches. Recently, Al-Qaeda affiliates have been noted for expanding operations across Africa, with linked groups launching complex attacks in the Sahel. Last updated Jul 5th, 2026

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Muhammad Odeh Other Khalil al-Masri Paramilitary / Faction Leader

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Signals

ICYMI: Earlier this month, AFRICOM Commander Gen. Dagvin Anderson warned that al-Qaeda is reemerging as a major threat in Africa.

He said JNIM, al-Qaeda’s Sahel affiliate, had launched complex attacks across Mali and publicly declared its intent to seize Bamako.

“That should give people chills,” Anderson said, comparing the tactic to ISIS’s takeover of Mosul.

Leaders

Lindsey Graham:

The brilliant blockade is crushing the Iranian economy. The IRGC attack on international shipping is a sign of desperation.

Mr. President: take control of the Strait of Hormuz and keep the blockade in place. Then you wil...

Lindsey Graham:

The brilliant blockade is crushing the Iranian economy. The IRGC attack on international shipping is a sign of desperation.

Mr. President: take control of the Strait of Hormuz and keep the blockade in place. Then you will truly have all the cards.

As to enrichment, if you thought it would be a bad idea to recognize that al Qaeda has a right to enrich even with a moratorium, you’d be right. The Iranian regime and al Qaeda are no different. They have the same goals.

This terrorist regime with American blood on its hands has no right to enrich, period. They cheat and lie.

No JCPOA-like deal on President Trump’s watch.