Somali-based pirates linked to extremist groups in East Africa. Photo Credit: Tasnim News Agency Violent extremist groups operating in East Africa such as al-Shabaab, Ansar al-Sunna and the Islamic State in East Africa Somalia (IS-Somalia) are increasingly making use of gaps in maritime security. Counter-terrorism strategies must target this aspect of their operations to stop … Continue reading East African Terror Groups Are Exploiting The Seas – Analysis