A senior African Union official said Tuesday that while al-Shabab continues to be the main security threat in Somalia, the AU is also monitoring a possible resurgence of Islamic State.
“The violence has mainly been perpetrated by al-Shabab, through the use of IEDs, mortar attacks, ambushes, and targeted assassinations of senior government officials, Somali security forces and civilians,” Madeira told the U.N. Security Council. “We have also been monitoring with concern what could be a resurgent Islamic State, as credible reports indicate that the group carried out two improvised explosive device attacks and detonated a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device in November 2021 and January 2022, respectively.”
Madeira said as they monitor the activities of both terror groups, a clear picture is emerging.
“Al-Shabab appears emboldened by its determination to disrupt the ongoing electoral process,” he said.
It won’t be surprise if Farmaajo is behind this chaos to delay or even stop the elections.
