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Somalia – Has the recent western involvement in Somalia been effective?

Africa, Al Shabaab, Civilians At Risk, Islamic State, Remote Violence, Violence Against CiviliansBy Charles Vannice 16 February 2018

Since July 2017, the United States-AFRICOM has dramatically escalated activities in Somalia. This involvement relies heavily on the use of unmanned drones, typically targeting high-profile al-Shabaab figures. Over this period, the US has conducted 44 known air strikes, resulting in nearly 400 fatalities (see Figure 1).… Details

Shifting Frontlines in Iraq

Civilians At Risk, Islamic State, Islamist Violence, Middle East, Remote Violence, Violence Against CiviliansBy Matt Fleugel-Carew 16 February 2018

Over the course of 2017, Iraqi security forces, backed by their Coalition allies, have made significant gains against the Islamic State (IS), shifting the frontlines in the country. This shift in Iraq can be seen in three major ways in Figures 1-4 below.… Details

Yemen – The Battle of Aden

Middle East, Remote Violence, Rioting And Protests, Violence Against CiviliansBy Braden Fuller 16 February 2018

In early May of 2017, Yemen’s President Abdu-Rabbu Mansour Hadi sacked Aden’s provincial governor Aidaroos Al-Zubaidi and the southern state minister Hani bin Braik, prompting demonstrations in the streets of the southern city. … Details

Yemen – The Battle of Sana’a

Analysis, Middle East, Political Stability, Rioting And ProtestsBy Andrea Carboni 16 February 2018

In December 2017, Yemeni capital Sana’a was the site of a major confrontation between pro-Houthi and pro-Saleh forces, former allies in the war against the Saudi-backed coalition. The Houthi-Saleh alliance materialized in 2014, when army units and tribes loyal to former president Ali Abdullah Saleh facilitated the Houthi seizure of Amran and Sana’a.… Details

10 Hidden Conflicts in Africa: #5 Demonstrations in Ethiopia

Africa, Conflict Monitoring, Infographics archive, Political Stability, Rioting And Protests, Violence Against CiviliansBy Roudabeh Kishi 16 February 2018

In this series of infographics, we explore 10 hidden or under-reported conflicts across Africa. The fifth explores demonstrations in Ethiopia.… Details

10 Hidden Conflicts in Africa: #4 Darfur and Its Armed Non-State Groups

Africa, Ethnic Militias, Focus On Militias, Infographics archive, Vigilante MilitiasBy Roudabeh Kishi 15 February 2018

In this series of infographics, we explore 10 hidden or under-reported conflicts across Africa. The fourth explores Darfur and its armed non-state groups.… Details

10 Hidden Conflicts in Africa: #3 Burundi: Continued Repression & Targeting of Civilians

Africa, Analysis, Civilians At Risk, Government Repression, Infographics archive, Violence Against CiviliansBy Roudabeh Kishi 14 February 2018

In this series of infographics, we explore 10 hidden or under-reported conflicts across Africa. The third is Burundi: Continued Repression & Targeting of Civilians.… Details

10 Hidden Conflicts in Africa: #2 Boko Haram Conflict Activity in Cameroon

Africa, Analysis, Boko HaramBy Roudabeh Kishi 14 February 2018

In this series of infographics, we explore 10 hidden or under-reported conflicts across Africa. The second is Boko Haram in Cameroon.… Details

10 Hidden Conflicts in Africa: #1 Central African Republic: The Rise of Political Militias

Africa, Analysis, Infographics archiveBy Roudabeh Kishi 13 February 2018

In this series of infographics we explore 10 hidden or underreported conflicts across Africa. The first is the rise of political militias in the Central African Republic.… Details

Regional Overview – Africa 12 February 2018

Africa, Analysis, Current HotspotsBy James Moody 13 February 2018

Conflict and protest across Africa dropped slightly from the 4th-10th of February, compared to the previous week. This drop-off in activity is largely owing to a downward trend in protest, which declined from the previous week; and fewer attacks by Imbonerakure in Burundi over the last two weeks.… Details