Mali

The UN approved the formation of an African military force called AFISMA to retake northern Mali from al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb and allied Islamist groups. The force of about 3,300 troops is expected to deploy in September 2013. The resolution also calls for the rebuilding of Malian forces. Funding for AFISMA has not been established.

Iraq

Islamic state

Syria

Aqap

Al shabaab

Boko Haram

Isis