Monthly Counter-Terrorism Intelligence Review for East Africa (Kenya & Somalia) Shabaab Al-Mujahideen in Period of April 1st – April 30th, 2025: Tracking and Monitoring Al-Shabaab’s Activity in East Africa

Executive Summary Al-Shabaab, the Al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group, has significantly intensified its insurgency operations in Somalia, with a growing concentration of attacks in Mogadishu and its surrounding regions. The group has launched a series of high-impact assaults against Somali security forces, government figures, and critical infrastructure, indicating a deliberate and strategic offensive. Intelligence assessments reveal that...