Al-Shabaab’s Rapid Advancement: Escalating Threats in Kenya & Somalia

Al-Shabaab, an Al-Qaeda affiliated Islamist extremist group based in Somalia, has recently demonstrated a surge in its activities, targeting multiple fronts within the country. The group’s attacks on a hotel in Mogadishu’s Lido Beach and a military base southwest of the capital indicate their ability to strike at high-value targets and inflict significant casualties. Furthermore,...