Al-Shabaab's attacks come amid backdrop of West's waning interest: Kenyan military troops and US marines carry out a joint military exercise in Manda Bay near the coastal town of Lamu. EPA/Simon MainaTwo significant attacks have been carried out by al-Shabaab in recent weeks. On 6 January 2020, the Somali-based terrorist group attacked a Kenyan military base close to the … [Read more...] about Al-Shabaab’s attacks come amid backdrop of West’s waning interest | The Conversation