Al-Qaeda Central

Al-Qaeda Central refers to the core leadership and operational organization of the terrorist group Al-Qaeda. Founded in the late 1980s, it is responsible for planning and coordinating global attacks, most notably the September 11, 2001, attacks in the United States. Led by figures like Osama bin Laden until his death in 2011, Al-Qaeda Central provides strategic direction, training, funding, and communication for its affiliated branches worldwide. While its core leadership has been weakened over time, the group’s ideology and network continue to influence and inspire various extremist groups globally.