Despite the Somali government’s security operation against al-Shabaab for the past two years, the group continues to pose a threat to the state. Violence involving al-Shabaab drove political violence in Somalia in 2024. However, al-Shabaab’s violence decreased slightly and its pattern of activity changed. This infographic compares political violence events involving al-Shabaab between 1 January and 29 November 2024 with the same period in 2023 to understand the changing trends.
Additional readings
- Al-Shabaab targets civilians in Somalia in retaliation for installing CCTV cameras
- What’s next for the fight against al-Shabaab?
- Renewed counter-insurgency operations expected as al-Shabaab regroups
- Al-Shabaab Regains Lost Territories Amid Run-up to State Elections
- Al-Shabaab’s Infiltration of a Military Base in Mogadishu and Somaliland’s Conflict
