What Happened In November?  The federal government maintained its offensive against Al-Shabaab, but the militants demonstrated resilience in some rural areas and launched attacks in government-held urban centres, including the capital, Mogadishu. The humanitarian situation remained dire as the deyr rainy season provided little relief.

Why Does It Matter? Local challenges slowed the government’s advance and demonstrated some of the complexities involved in taking back territory from Al-Shabaab control. The group’s assault in a fortified area of Mogadishu raised questions regarding security in the capital.

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