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Ahmed Abdi Godane

Analysis: The lore of the ‘White Widow’, the 7/7 suicide bomber’s wife, Samantha Lewthwaite

Africa

Analysis: The lore of the ‘White Widow’, the 7/7 suicide bomber’s wife, Samantha Lewthwaite

By J Opperman & V Khan

ISS Today: Al-Shabaab holds its ground against Somalia’s amnesty deal

South Africa

ISS Today: Al-Shabaab holds its ground against Somalia’s amnesty deal

By ISS Today

Somalia: Why is Al-Shabaab still such a potent threat?

Maverick Life

Somalia: Why is Al-Shabaab still such a potent threat?

By International Crisis Group

Analysis: Al-Shabaab's revenge sparks another crisis in Somalia

Africa

Analysis: Al-Shabaab's revenge sparks another crisis in Somalia

By Simon Allison

Somalia: Amisom indiscretions show that Godane’s death is no quick fix

Africa

Somalia: Amisom indiscretions show that Godane’s death is no quick fix

By Simon Allison

Analysis: Did drones kill Al-Shabaab’s leader, and why does it matter?

Africa

Analysis: Did drones kill Al-Shabaab’s leader, and why does it matter?

By Simon Allison

Analysis: Propaganda, Al Shabaab-style, and a few hard truths

Africa

Analysis: Propaganda, Al Shabaab-style, and a few hard truths

By Simon Allison

Is Al Shabaab cracking under the pressure?

Africa

Is Al Shabaab cracking under the pressure?

By Simon Allison

Nervous Al Qaeda and Al Shabaab get hitched

Africa

Nervous Al Qaeda and Al Shabaab get hitched

By Simon Allison