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Regional Overviews Archive

Our monthly analysis briefs break down the latest ACLED data on political violence and protest trends around the world, highlighting potential early warning signs for closer monitoring.

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Regional Overview – Africa 26 February 2019

26 February 2019

Key developments in Africa in the week of February 17th include a spike in violence in Nigeria ahead of the elections; violence in oil-field areas in Libya and Mozambique; and large anti-government protests in Egypt and Sudan. As Nigeria headed to the polls on February 23rd with a week’s delay, political violence in the country…

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Regional Overview – Africa 19 February 2019

19 February 2019

Key developments in Africa in the week of February 10th include the violence that has impeded elections in Nigeria, the instability in the post-election context in the DRC, and the risks in Egypt and South Sudan. With Nigeria’s general elections originally set for February 16th, conflict levels have significantly risen ahead of the country’s vote over the…

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Regional Overview – Africa 12 February 2019

12 February 2019

Key developments in the week of February 3rd include the heavy targeting of civilians in Burkina Faso, the instability along Libya’s border with Chad and within Libya itself, and the violence in Cameroon. Last week was particularly violent for civilians in Burkina Faso, who came under fire from various parties. On February 4th, the Burkinabe…

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