“Kenya’s advance in Somalia surprises US officials” read the headlines this week. So a frontline state in the war on terror, who happens to be a close ally of the United States, and who receives millions in “military assistance” from that same ally decides to take the fight to al-Shabaab without so much as an “FYI” to their superpower benefactor? You don’t buy it do you? Good.
Kenya Seeks U.S. Assistance in the Fight Against al-Shabaab
It looks like an official request for ISR support has been made by Kenya: Kenya’s government has made an urgent appeal to the Obama administration for the Pentagon to provide...
Kenya Sets Sights on al-Shabaab Terror Donkeys
I’ve known a few donkeys and honestly I’m not a fan. They are surly, ill-intentioned, little creatures. So I can’t say I was surprised to discover that they’re aiding and...
Kenya Accuses Eritrea of Arming al-Shabaab
Kenya is calling out Eritrea for arming al-Shabaab. Kenyan Defense Forces spokesman Major E. Chirchir tweeted this earlier: “TODAY we reliably confirmed that two aircrafts landed in Baidoa with arms...
Is al-Shabaab Ready to Negotiate with Kenya?
CNN quotes one unnamed Kenyan official who says al-Shabaab wants to talk but the official response is quite different: “Al-Shabaab has not contacted Kenya in any way,” said the spokesman,...
Kenya: Grenade Attacks Not Directed by al-Shabaab
According to CNN reports the Kenyan authorities have stated that al-Shabaab did not plan or direct the attacks. However, the two young men alleged to be responsible have reportedly pointed...
