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Many analysts believe Alshabaab might be in its final stages of decline. Though it is rumored the group has substantial force largely based in South Central Somali. In the wake of escalating attacks both in Somalia and Kenya, questions on what has emboldened the militant group arose. The answer might be in the group’s early acquisition and training of young fighters, probably recruited in 2008 and 2009 as a former Alshabaab fighter confesses. CCTV’s Mahia Mutua reports