Africa File: Al Shabaab member charged with plotting 9/11-style attack[Notice: The Critical Threats Project frequently cites sources from foreign domains. A Kenyan member of al Shabaab, al Qaeda’s East African affiliate, was charged in New York this week with planning to conduct a 9/11-style attack. Unfortunately, trends in East Africa favor al Shabaab and will create more opportunities for the group to strengthen in the coming year. A Kenyan al Shabaab operative was charged with planning a 9/11-style attack in the US. A Kenyan al Shabaab operative was charged with planning a 9/11-style attack in the US.

Source: The North Africa Journal December 18, 2020 18:22 UTC