OFAC Sanctions Islamic State Facilitators in Africa

The Office of Foreign Assets Control this week sanctioned three people for being “key financiers and trusted operatives” of the Islamic State group’s activities in Africa. The designations target South Africa- and Zambia-based Abubakar Swalleh, South Africa-based Zayd Gangat and Democratic Republic of the Congo-based Hamidah Nabagala. OFAC said they help the group move funds and carry out terrorist attacks in the region.