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.
Last week in Africa, Islamist militants continued their expansion into coastal western African countries, with Al Qaeda-affiliated Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) attacking military positions in Benin and Togo. In Somalia, security forces carried out large air and ground operations against Al Shabaab, reportedly killing over a hundred Al Shabaab militants.
Last week in Africa, multiple acts of election-related violence occurred in Nigeria. In the Sahel, deadly clashes continued between Al-Qaeda-affiliated Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) and the Islamic State Sahel Province (IS Sahel). Political violence decreased in Somalia, while in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the March 23 Movement (M23) further advanced towards Goma.
Weekly reports on the latest conflict developments in Mozambique and Ethiopia are made available by the Cabo Ligado and Ethiopia Peace Observatory projects, respectively. Last week in Africa, Burkinabe military…
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