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

Executive Summary The Al-Shabaab insurgency in East Africa demonstrated a marked increase in operational tempo in December 2025, conducting over 50 recorded attacks across Somalia and Kenya. The group, an Al-Qaeda affiliate, sustained a campaign largely targeting military assets, forward operating bases (FOBs), security convoys, infrastructure, government installations, and civilians. This surge reflects its continued...