The group either is very weak, or very strong. Both spell disaster.

The Wall Street Journal and Xinhua are reporting that al-Shabab has claimed responsibility for Sunday's attacks in Kampala.

CNN interviews Chatham House analyst on what it means if al-Shabab is in fact responsible for the bombings in Kampala.

Can anyone ever really be for piracy? Outside of sea bandits, and young girls fantasizing of Johnny Depp, would anyone with an honest regard for good human conduct really say that they are in support of Sea Robbery? Well, in Somalia, the answer is: it's complicated.