This special report examines the competition between al-Shabaab and Islamic State for foreign fighter recruitment.
Key findings include:
- Analysis of defections from al-Shabaab to pro-ISIL factions
- Assessment of competing recruitment narratives and propaganda strategies
- Evaluation of factors influencing fighter allegiance decisions
- Mapping of foreign fighter networks and recruitment pipelines
- Implications for the jihadist landscape in East Africa
The report provides critical analysis of intra-jihadist competition in Somalia.