Monthly Counter-Terrorism Intelligence Review for East Africa (Kenya & Somalia) Shabaab Al-Mujahideen in Period of December 1st – December 31st, 2024: Tracking and Monitoring Al-Shabaab’s Activity in East Africa

Executive Summary: In December 2024, Al-Shabaab, the Al-Qaeda affiliate in East Africa, perpetrated over 60 attacks across Somalia and Kenya, mirroring the surge observed in November of the same year. The terrorist group demonstrated a marked escalation in its operational tempo, targeting military, civilian, and government assets. This consistency in attack frequency underscores its continued...