East Africa: Intelligence Sharing Key to War On Terrorism in East Africa

Nairobi — Al-Shabaab's terrorist attack at Westgate mall in Nairobi last month should provide the impetus for Kenya and Somalia to forge a mechanism for inter-agency security collaboration between the two countries.

For al-Shabaab to have the logistical capability to launch such a deadly strike at a shopping mall in the heart of Kenya's capital is a clear demonstration that the militant group is not confined to Somalia, but is a dangerous group that requires the pooling of human, technological and financial resources from both countries to contain it, security analysts told Sabahi.

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