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The Islamic State's affiliate in Somalia, known as IS-Somalia, has grown significantly in influence and is now considered a major financial and logistical hub for the global jihadist network. According to a new briefing by the International Crisis Group, IS-Somalia has established a strong foothold in Puntland, northeastern Somalia, and is channeling funds to other African affiliates. The group's leader, Abdulqadir Mumin, also known as Abdulcaadir Muumin, is reportedly a key figure and could potentially become the new caliph of the Islamic State. Analysts Caleb Weiss and Lucas Webber have detailed the group's rise in their September analysis titled 'Islamic State-Somalia: A Growing Global Terror Concern.' The briefing highlights IS-Somalia's role in overseeing operations across eastern, central, and southern Africa, and its involvement in extorting millions to finance its activities.
