The meance Al-shabbab is shifting to qabyaalad to counter any anger against the government

[Steamdevolopment]

According to this analysis Al-shabaab will exploit clan differences and grievances to further its territory, which has heighten under the election.

https://theglobalobservatory.org/2017/01/al-shabaab-strategy-shifts-toward-clans-as-election-looms/

 

[Inactive]

They've always done that though. It's nothing new. Their strongest support came from D&M, Marehan, smaller Hawiye clans in Galgaduud and Hiiraan and 0.5.

Al Shabab will begin to get numbers from the Habar Jeclo after Siilanyo leaves office.