Africa
Sudan Situation Update: August 2023 | Heightened Violence in Kordofan Region as More Militia Groups Step Into the Conflict
11 August 2023
Situation Update | August 2023 Sudan: Heightened Violence in Kordofan Region as More Militia Groups Step Into the Conflict 11 August 2023 < Back to Sudan Hub Sudan at a Glance: 15 July-4 August 2023 VITAL TRENDS From 15 July to 4 August 2023, ACLED records over 350 political violence events and more than 1,090…
Read MoreFact Sheet: Crisis in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region
10 August 2023
Violence is escalating in Amhara region, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency. Nearly 30 clashes between government forces and Fano militias were recorded in Amhara last week, with most concentrated in North Wello and West Gojam zones.
Read MoreKenya Situation Update: August 2023 | Government Operation Brings Calm to North Rift Region
4 August 2023
Analysis of the latest political violence and protest trends in Kenya as of August 2023.
Read MoreFact Sheet: Military Coup in Niger
3 August 2023
While political violence incidents increased in Niger last year, the lethality of the violence has steadily declined, with a significant overall decrease in fatalities in 2022. In the first six months of 2023, leading up to the coup, violence decreased by an estimated 39% compared to the previous six-month period.
Read MoreMoving Out of the Shadows: Shifts in Wagner Group Operations Around the World
2 August 2023
This report analyzes ACLED data on Wagner Group conflict activity across the globe, with an in-depth focus on Ukraine, the Central African Republic, and Mali.
Read MoreSomalia Situation Update: July 2023 | Political Crisis Deepens Amid Transition to Direct Elections
28 July 2023
Analysis of the latest political violence and protest trends in Somalia as of July 2023.
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