OSINT Summary; Tanzania has increased offensive operations targeting elements of the Somali Islamist group Harakat al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen operating in the country.
Tanzania faces a grave threat from the terror group. The affiliates of the terror group carried dozens of attacks in the country.
In recent attacks, intelligence analysts at Strategic Intelligence Service found out grave threats are posed by homegrown terrorists in Tanzania.
Further analysis identified elements of the of the terror group Harakat al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen operating in Tanzania as more zealous than the Kenyans.
The Garissa Attack was largely coordinated by a Tanzanian, particularly the logistical aspects of the attack. This is indicative of an evolving strategy by the the Somali Islamist group Harakat al-Shabaab al-Mujahideen.
They are using foreigners with knowledge of geography of the target area to execute surveillance as a means to avoid detection.
Tanzania is focusing on eliminating the homegrown terror threat while thwarting transnational terror cells deeply embedded in its society.
