Inside Al-Shabaab: The Secret History of Al-Qaeda's Most Powerful AllyOne of the most powerful Islamic militant groups in Africa, Al Shabaab exerts Taliban like rule over millions in Somalia and poses a growing threat to stability in the Horn of Africa. Somalis risk retaliation or death if they oppose or fail to comply with Al Shabaab imposed restrictions on aspects of everyday life such as clothing, media, sports, interpersonal relations, and prayer. Inside Al Shabaab: The Secret History of Al Qaeda's Most Powerful