Monthly Counter-Terrorism Intelligence Brief for East Africa (Kenya & Somalia) Shabaab Al-Mujahideen in Period of September 1st – September 30th, 2021: Tracking and Monitoring Al-Shabaab’s Activity in East Africa Region

Executive Summary The Harakat Shabaab Al Mujahideen (HSM), popularly known as Al-Shabaab is an Al-Qaeda affiliate threatening the security and stability of East Africa. The jihadist group continue to capitalize on political instability in Somalia, the group’s home-base waging persistent attacks on security forces, government officials and civilians. The militant group also continue to sporadically...