ACLED tracks political violence in Somalia and Kenya in real-time, with data updated each week. Access the latest data through our Data Export Tool and Curated Data Files. For more information on ACLED methodology, see our General Guides and Methodology pages.
Find recent analysis of Al Shabaab activity in Somalia and Kenya below, as well as an interactive dashboard displaying ACLED data on political violence involving Al Shabaab from 1 January 2010 to 4 January 2020.
Resilience: Al Shabaab Remains a Serious Threat – 11 February 2019
Not with a Whimper but with a Bang: Al Shabaab’s Resilience and International Efforts Against the Rebels – 27 January 2019
Continued Conflict: Updates on Iraq, Sri Lanka, and Somalia – 7 December 2018
Same Tune, New Key: Al Shabaab Adapts in the Face of Increased Military Pressure – 17 November 2018