Africa
Between violence, geopolitical competition, and the quest for social justice: Chad’s road to elections
30 April 2024
Three years after then-President Idriss Déby’s death, his son and incumbent transitional leader of Chad, Mahamat Déby, is expected to be confirmed as president in the heavily controlled 6 May elections.
Read MoreDispute Over Constitutional Amendment and Increased al-Shabaab Attacks in Somalia – April 2024
26 April 2024
ACLED records more than 205 political violence events and at least 539 reported fatalities from 23 March to 19 April. Most political violence centered in the Lower Shabelle region, where al-Shabaab increased attacks targeting security forces.
Read MoreKenyan Security Forces Combating al-Shabaab, Pastoralist Militias, and Mob Violence – April 2024
19 April 2024
Situation Update | April 2024 Kenya: Kenyan Security Forces Combating al-Shabaab, Pastoralist Militias, and Mob Violence 19 April 2024 < Back to Kenya Hub Kenya at a Glance: 16 March…
Read MoreA Decade After Chibok: Assessing Nigeria’s Regional Response to Boko Haram
16 April 2024
Boko Haram remains an active insurgent group in the Lake Chad area of Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, and Niger amid regional efforts to combat the group’s violence.
Read MoreApril 2024 | One Year of War in Sudan
14 April 2024
Situation Update | April 2024 One Year of War in Sudan 14 April 2024 < Back to Sudan Hub Sudan at a Glance: 15 April 2023-5 April 2024 VITAL TRENDS…
Read MoreAl-Shabaab Regains Lost Territories Amid Run-up to State Elections in Somalia – March 2024
28 March 2024
Situation Update | March 2024 Somalia: Al-Shabaab Regains Lost Territories Amid Run-up to State Elections 28 March 2024 < Back to Somalia Hub Somalia at a Glance: 24 February-22 March…
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