Monthly Counter-Terrorism Intelligence Brief for East Africa (Kenya & Somalia) Shabaab Al-Mujahideen in Period of 1st August – 31st August, 2023: Tracking and Monitoring Al-Shabaab’s Activity in East Africa

Executive Summary: During the month of August 2023, the Al-Qaeda affiliated terrorist organization Harakat Al-Shabaab Al Mujahideen (HSM) commonly known as Al-Shabaab carried out dozens in attacks across countries in the East African region. The recorded terrorist events in Kenya and Somalia presents a growing security concern in the region with a notable surge. These...