Group Al-Shabab is affiliated with al Qaeda , according to the U.S . The group has been fighting for years against Somalia's government and its African Union allies in a civil war that began after warlords seized power from an elected government. Al-Shabab recently said it has been successful at recruiting more members .
Group Al-Shabab is affiliated with al Qaeda , according to the U.S . Clashes between rebels and government killed 103 , wounded 420 , officials say . Al-Shabab recently said it has been successful at recruiting more members .