Kenyan forces crossed into Somalia to pursue Al-Shabaab fighters after the recent abductions of tourists and aid workers in Kenya heightened tensions in East Africa . NEW : Kenyan and Somali governments announced cooperation in Al - Shabaab fight . Kenya : Al - Shabaab , which is linked to Al Qaeda , has role in recent events . The move of Kenyan troops comes after threats from Al - Shabaab to enter Kenya .
NEW : Kenyan and Somali governments announced cooperation in Al - Shabaab fight . Kenya : Al - Shabaab , which is linked to Al Qaeda , has role in recent events . The move of Kenyan troops comes after threats from Al - Shabaab to enter Kenya .