Al-Qaeda weakened after 9/11 but offshoots persist
By The BriefBrief
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11 attacks, al-Qaeda is described as weaker than it was as a global terrorist organization. The group’s central leadership has been weakened, while its offshoots remain strong across parts of Africa and Asia.
WHO:Al-Qaeda
WHAT:Central leadership of al-Qaeda has been weakened, but offshoots remain strong across Africa and Asia.
WHEN:Reported Sep 10, 2026 at 2:05 PM ET
WHERE:Africa and Asia
WHY:Cause not yet established.
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