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Humanitarian Targeting
5 June 2018
In this infographic by ACLED Research Director, Dr. Roudabeh Kishi, we explore the question, “Where are humanitarian workers (aid workers, health workers, teachers) most at risk? (2017 – present).
- Africa
- Aid
- Analysis
- Asia
- Civilians At Risk
- Conflict Monitoring
- Current Hotspots
- Focus On Militias
- Middle East
- Political Stability
- Pro-Government Militias
- Rioting And Protests
- Unidentified Armed Groups
- Vigilante Militias
- Violence Against Civilians
Regional Overview – Africa 28 May 2018
29 May 2018
There were important developments in Burkina Faso, Mozambique, the DRC and Somalia on the week of May 20th. In Burkina Faso, the state forces likely thwarted another major attack by Islamist militants in the capital, Ouagadougou. On May 22nd, the military police raided a house harbouring Al-Mourabitoun militants at the southeastern outskirts of the capital.…
- ADF
- Africa
- Al Shabaab
- Analysis
- Civilians At Risk
- Conflict Monitoring
- Current Hotspots
- Focus On Militias
- Islamist Violence
- Political Stability
- Remote Violence
- Rioting And Protests
- Violence Against Civilians
Regional Overview – Africa 21 May 2018
22 May 2018
Key developments on the African continent during the week of May 13th included prolonged incidents of political violence in Libya, Cameroon and CAR; cross-border operations from the DRC; and a number of protests and riots by students and among political party supporters. In Libya, battles intensified in Darnah district between the Libyan armed forces and…
- Africa
- Analysis
- Civilians At Risk
- Conflict Monitoring
- Current Hotspots
- Remote Violence
- Rioting And Protests
The Many Sides of International Peacekeeping in Africa
17 May 2018
Of the fourteen United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions currently active around the world, half are based on the African continent. Of these, five—those in Somalia[1], Mali, the Central African Republic, South Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo– have ongoing or recently renewed mandates, and a force of over 10,000 personnel, including soldiers and police.…
- Africa
- AMISOM
- Analysis
- Civilians At Risk
- Conflict Monitoring
- Ethnic Militias
- Focus On Militias
- Islamic State
- Islamist Violence
- Peacekeeping
- Political Stability
- Pro-Government Militias
- Rioting And Protests
- Unidentified Armed Groups
- Violence Against Civilians
Violence in Bangui, Central African Republic
16 May 2018
Since the beginning of April there has been a dramatic escalation of violence in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic[1]. Most of this activity has been focused in the PK5 or KM5 neighbourhood – a Muslim area that is considered the economic heart of the city. The first clashes erupted when a local…
- Africa
- Analysis
- Civilians At Risk
- Conflict Monitoring
- Ethnic Militias
- Focus On Militias
- Political Stability
- Pro-Government Militias
- Rioting And Protests
- Unidentified Armed Groups
- Vigilante Militias
- Violence Against Civilians
10 Hidden Conflicts in Africa
12 April 2018
In this series of infographics, ACLED’s Research Director, Dr. Roudabeh Kishi, explores 10 hidden or under-reported conflicts across Africa. 10. Mozambique: A Peace Deal between FRELIMO & RENAMO, A Rise in Islamist Violence. 9. The Sahel and the Merger of Islamist Factions. 8. Post-election violence and repression in the Republic of Congo. 7. Mass demonstrations in Togo.…
- Africa
- Analysis
- Boko Haram
- Civilians At Risk
- Conflict Monitoring
- Ethnic Militias
- Focus On Militias
- Fulani
- Infographics archive
- Political Stability
- Rioting And Protests
- Unidentified Armed Groups
- Vigilante Militias
- Violence Against Civilians
Overview of African Political Violence & Protest Trends, 1997-2017
12 March 2018
This interactive visual displays maps and charts featuring an overview of African political violence and protest trends from 1997 – 2017. Apply or remove filters by country and event type to broaden or limit your assessment of the data.
- Africa
- Analysis
- Civilians At Risk
- Conflict Monitoring
- Focus On Militias
- Interactive Visuals
- Political Stability
- Pro-Government Militias
- Rioting And Protests
- Unidentified Armed Groups
- Vigilante Militias
- Violence Against Civilians
Recent Trends in Political Violence & Protests in Africa
12 March 2018
This interactive visual displays maps and charts featuring recent trends in political violence and protests in Africa. Apply or remove filters by country and event type to broaden or limit your assessment of the data.
- Africa
- Analysis
- Civilians At Risk
- Conflict Monitoring
- Interactive Visuals
- Remote Violence
- Rioting And Protests
- Violence Against Civilians
10 Hidden Conflicts in Africa: #1 Central African Republic: The Rise of Political Militias
13 February 2018
In this series of infographics we explore 10 hidden or underreported conflicts across Africa. The first is the rise of political militias in the Central African Republic.
Read MoreCentral African Republic – June 2017 Update
17 July 2017
Despite relatively low levels of reported violence in Central African Republic (CAR) between 2015/2016 (see Figure 1), there is a growing rift between the ex-Seleka Union for Peace in the Central African Republic (UPC) and the Popular Front for the Renaissance of Central Africa (FPRC), which is allied with the Patriotic Movement for CAR (MPC). Starting…
- Africa
- Analysis
- Civilians At Risk
- Ethnic Militias
- Focus On Militias
- Political Stability
- Remote Violence
- Rioting And Protests
- Violence Against Civilians
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