Alexandra Gutowski

1 month ago | longwarjournal.org | Caleb Weiss |Bill Roggio |Thomas Joscelyn |Alexandra Gutowski

Shabaab mounts coordinated assault north of Mogadishu | Shabaab, al Qaeda’s branch for East Africa, has mounted considerable attacks over the last few weeks in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle and Hiraan regions just north of Mogadishu. The group’s offensive is attempting to reverse much of the federal government’s gains during the government’s counter-Shabaab offensive between 2022 and 2023.

Oct 6, 2024 | longwarjournal.org | Joe Truzman |Seth J. Frantzman |Bill Roggio |Alexandra Gutowski

Analysis: The Houthis’ leadership structure | The Houthis in Yemen have an extensive leadership hierarchy. FDD’s Long War Journal lists some of the leaders of the organization, their roles, and if they have been sanctioned by the United States government.