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flag Al-Shabab remains Somalia’s top security threat, with ongoing attacks and a UN-backed peacekeeping mission extended to 2026.

flag Al-Shabab remains the top threat to stability in Somalia and the Horn of Africa, according to a UN report released December 24, 2025, citing ongoing attacks, including an attempted assassination of Somalia’s president. flag The group, linked to al-Qaida, continues to conduct frequent assaults in Kenya, mainly in border regions, using improvised explosive devices and kidnappings. flag Despite counterterrorism efforts by Somali and international forces, Al-Shabab sustains its operations through extortion, forced recruitment, and propaganda. flag The UN Security Council extended the African Union’s peacekeeping mission in Somalia until December 31, 2026, maintaining a force of about 11,800 personnel. flag The Islamic State’s affiliate in Somalia has grown to over 1,000 fighters but remains a smaller threat. flag Somalia held its first direct local elections in decades, marking a step in democratic progress.

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