Al-Shabaab’s use of social media to spread propaganda is a significant concern, as highlighted by Somalia’s Deputy Information Minister, Andirahman Yusuf Al-adaala.
The creation of thousands of social media accounts daily, including Facebook pages and Telegram channels, demonstrates the group’s sophisticated and persistent efforts to disseminate its messaging and recruit followers.
This underscores the challenges faced by governments and tech companies in countering extremist content online.
Efforts to combat this issue likely involve a combination of monitoring, reporting, and shutting down these accounts, as well as promoting counter-narratives to undermine Al-Shabaab’s influence.
Collaboration between governments, social media platforms, and civil society is crucial to address the spread of extremist propaganda effectively.