Africa
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…
- 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
Conflict Activity in South Sudan
16 May 2018
Following the signing of the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement on 21 December 2017, conflict activity in South Sudan has reduced. This period in South Sudan corresponds the dry season, when…
- Africa
- Analysis
- Civilians At Risk
- Conflict Monitoring
- Focus On Militias
- Peacekeeping
- Political Stability
- Pro-Government Militias
- Violence Against Civilians
Regional Overview – Africa 14 May 2018
15 May 2018
Political violence and protest events in Africa over the week of May 6th showed several key developments and points of concern. First, attacks hit Burundi and Nigeria, confirming recent warnings…
- Africa
- Analysis
- Civilians At Risk
- Conflict Monitoring
- Current Hotspots
- Remote Violence
- Rioting And Protests
- Violence Against Civilians
Regional Overview – Africa 7 May 2018
8 May 2018
Important developments in Africa on the week of April 29th include the major attacks on civilians in central towns in the Central African Republic (CAR) and in the Democratic Republic…
- Africa
- Analysis
- Civilians At Risk
- Conflict Monitoring
- Current Hotspots
- Remote Violence
- Rioting And Protests
- Violence Against Civilians
Ethiopia: Protests Shift From Oromia to Somali Province
5 May 2018
The week beginning 22 April saw a significant increase in riots and protests in Ethiopia (see Figure 1). Unlike riots and protests in recent months, which have mostly been centered…
- Africa
- Analysis
- Civilians At Risk
- Conflict Monitoring
- Political Stability
- Rioting And Protests
- Violence Against Civilians
Ambazonian Separatists in Cameroon
4 May 2018
There has been a change in the tactics employed by the Ambazonian Separatists in northwest and southwest Cameroon. Whereas the militants previously targeted security forces and state officials, they are…
- Africa
- Analysis
- Boko Haram
- Civilians At Risk
- Conflict Monitoring
- Education
- Political Stability
- Violence Against Civilians