With the global jihadi movement spreading from the Middle East, African militant groups have become major supporters of the radical Islamist agenda. The number of jihadist organizations in the region are growing, where they are wreaking havoc and terrorizing local populations, further fuelling instability in the highly volatile region.Who are the most prominent radical groups working to establish the Islamic state in Africa and what security threats do they pose? Can Africa resist the Islamist movement engulfing the Maghreb and Sahel?