DescriptionThe capstone examines the role United States plays in Africa through the avenue of covert operation and open military action since the 9/11 terrorist attack. It examines the new front of terrorism in Algeria, Mali, Niger, Kenya, Somalia and South Sudan and the role Western powers play. Al’Qa’ida is at the stem of the problem since all the terrorist groups in the region affiliate themselves and pursue the same objectives as their parent company. Finances play a big role into the successful operation of these terrorist groups and even though they fight under the banner of religious, they pursue some illegal means of support in order to survive.