The attacks indicate that an organization is developing its militant capabilities through trial and error.

Modern Indian industries, both state and private, view East Africa as a natural extension of their domestic business activities.

The proposed Juba-Lamu pipeline could lessen South Sudan's reliance on Khartoum.

Jets and warships reportedly began bombarding the strategic Somali port city of Kismayo on Aug. 11 in preparation for a ground assault.

Stratfor Africa Analyst Mark Schroeder explains the attack strategy of Kenyan and allied forces as they move against al Shabaab strongholds in Somalia.

Analyst Mark Schroeder discusses recent clashes in Mogadishu and the status of jihadists and foreign military forces in Somalia.

VIDEO TRANSCRIPT:

Africa Analyst Mark Schroeder discusses the strategy behind Kenya's incursion into Somalia to combat Islamist militia al Shaabab.

Editor’s Note: Transcripts are generated using speech-recognition technology. Therefore, STRATFOR cannot guarantee their complete accuracy.