Monthly Counter-Terrorism Intelligence Review for East Africa (Kenya & Somalia) Shabaab Al-Mujahideen in Period of August 1st – August 31st, 2025: Tracking and Monitoring Al-Shabaab’s Activity in East Africa

Executive Summary Al-Shabaab, the Al-Qaeda affiliated branch operating from its base in Somalia, continues to wage sustained insurgency operations across the Horn of Africa. Its campaign remains primarily centered within Somalia, where the group targets government forces, allied militias, and African Union peacekeepers. Kenya, as a frontline state contributing troops under the AU mission, has...