Contemporary African Politics
Al-Qaeda is a militant Islamist organization founded in 1988 by Osama bin Laden, which seeks to establish a global Islamic caliphate and is known for its terrorist activities. The group gained notoriety for its involvement in the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States and has since played a significant role in shaping security and political dynamics in North Africa, especially during and after the Arab Spring.
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