F.B.I. chief Wray makes rare visit to Kenya and Nigeria in midst of growing terror threat in Africa

The Islamic State and Al Qaeda consider Africa ‘very fertile ground,’ said Christopher A. Wray, who is meeting with officials in Nigeria and Kenya.

F.B.I. Chief Wray (L) and his Kenyan counterpart Noordin Mohammed Haji (R)

Christopher A. Wray, the director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, paid a rare visit to sub-Saharan Africa this week to discuss counterterrorism strategies with regional partners at a time when both the Islamic State and Al Qaeda are gaining momentum on the continent.

Mr. Wr…