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Posts tagged with ‘al-Shabaab’

  • May072025

    IS Wilayah Somalia: Digital Propaganda and Strategy Against the Puntland and its Foreign Allies

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    Introduction The Islamic State in Somalia (ISS) has faced territorial and operational setbacks following a large-scale ground offensive by Puntland…

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  • Jan152024

    Kenya’s Twin Burden: Balancing the Security of Tech Infrastructure Against its Role in Online Extremism

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    Introduction While terrorists commonly exploit online platforms for radicalisation, planning, fundraising, organising, and even executing attacks, a puzzling emerging trend…

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  • Oct312023

    How al-Shabaab is Using Social Media to Build a Bridge between Gaza and Somalia

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    Content warning: This Insight contains graphic imagery of war – some images have been blurred. Introduction While the world’s focus…

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  • Jul262023

    Fanboys or the Frontline?: How al-Shabaab’s Social Media Influencers are Controlling the Narrative 

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    For over a decade, the Somali-based terrorist group al-Shabaab has prioritised media engagement as a critical component of its propaganda…

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  • Jul052023

    Drone Use by Violent Extremist Organisations in Africa: The Case of Al-Shabaab

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    Introduction The widespread adoption of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) systems, commonly referred to as drones, has had a significant impact…

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