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UN Experts Warn Al-Shabab Threatens East African Stability

12/27/2025

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United Nations experts warn al-Shabab threatens stability in Somalia and neighboring countries, especially Kenya.
The group has a history of attacks in Kenya, Uganda, and Djibouti.
Despite ongoing efforts by Somali and international forces, al-Shabab remains capable of launching strikes.
The article questions failures in combating the group over the past two decades.
Experts in Somali governance and security provide insights.

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United Nations experts warn al-Shabab threatens stability in Somalia and neighboring countries, especially Kenya.
The group has a history of attacks in Kenya, Uganda, and Djibouti.
Despite ongoing efforts by Somali and international forces, al-Shabab remains capable of launching strikes.
The article questions failures in combating the group over the past two decades.
Experts in Somali governance and security provide insights.