The US Treasury division says Isis branches in Africa relied on local "fundraising schemes" such as theft, extortion of local populations and kidnapping for ransom as well as financial support from the Isis hierarchy.
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The United States has sanctioned four South Africans it says have led Islamic State cells in the country or facilitated support for branches elsewhere, including by transferring funds or procuring weapons.
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