Al-Shabab is affiliated with Group Al-Shabab , according to the U.S . Clashes between rebels and government killed 420 , wounded 103 , officials say . The east African nation has not had an effective government since 1991 . al Qaeda recently said it has been successful at recruiting more members .
Al-Shabab is affiliated with Group Al-Shabab , according to the U.S . Clashes between rebels and government killed 420 , wounded 103 , officials say . al Qaeda recently said it has been successful at recruiting more members .