“The number of militant Islamist attacks in Africa has more than quadrupled in just the past six years, according to new research published Monday. Militant Islamist attacks grew from just 171 across Africa in 2009, to 738 attacks in 2015, according to new analysis by IHS Jane’s Terrorism and Insurgency Centre. Deaths from the attacks have grown from 541 in 2009 to 4,600 fatalities — an increase of more than 750 percent.”
Source: Study: Militant Islamist attacks in Africa growing | TheHill