Somali leader Abdul Qadir Mumin oversees Islamic State operations in Africa, analysts say.

Abdul Qadir Mumin, a leader of the Islamic State (IS) group from Somalia, has emerged as an unofficial strongman within the organization, according to analysts. Despite not holding an official title, Mumin is believed to manage IS's financial operations and direct its general directorate from Somalia. His strategic location in the Horn of Africa allows him to oversee transactions in multiple countries and reflects IS's shift toward expanding in Africa.

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