Context Assessment: Heightened Political Violence in Somalia
Analysis of the Somalia’s security situation at the start of 2023.
The Horn of Africa is currently experiencing high levels of political violence and instability, from the civil conflicts in Sudan and Ethiopia, to militia and Islamist militant activity in Kenya, to the al-Shabaab insurgency in Somalia.
ACLED’s special Horn of Africa analysis series monitors violent disorder in the region by providing regular situation reports on key security developments in Kenya, Somalia, and Sudan. The Ethiopia Peace Observatory publishes weekly and monthly updates. Click through to each country for more information, and subscribe to the ACLED mailing list for the latest updates.
The Ethiopia Peace Observatory (EPO) is a special project launched by ACLED to enhance local data collection across Ethiopia. The EPO aims to provide a dedicated platform for governments, media, civil society, and the public to access reliable information and analysis about political violence and unrest across the country.
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Our weekly analysis briefs break down the latest data on political violence and protest trends, highlighting potential early warning signs for closer monitoring.
Analysis of each country’s security situation at the start of 2023.
Analysis of the Somalia’s security situation at the start of 2023.
Analysis of the Sudan’s security situation at the start of 2023.
Analysis of the Kenya’s security situation at the start of 2023.
ACLED’s last data updates for 2024 were released on 16 and 17 December. Data for the period of 14 December 2024 through 10 January 2025 will be released on 13 and 14 January 2025, after which regular weekly updates will resume.
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