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Jihadist groups pose a growing and expanding threat in Africa
Islamist militants are exerting growing military strength in targeting the state forces and civilians across several regions of the continent.
Africa: Non-state armed groups are the main drivers of violence targeting local officials
The violence was concentrated in the east and west of the continent. Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Cameroon saw an increase in 2025.
Africa Overview: April 2026
The war in Sudan spilled over into Chad, and Maiduguri in Nigeria faced simultaneous attacks from Boko Haram and ISWAP.
Africa Overview: February 2026
This past month, the TDF clashed with the ENDF, Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has triggered mass demonstrations, and the suppression of opposition parties marked Uganda’s elections.
Africa Overview: January 2026
The US launched missiles in Sokoto, Nigeria, the RSF gained control of more territory in West Kordofan, and the M23 seized control of Uvira in the DRC.
تغذّي صراعات القوى الإقليمية توتّراتٍ متصاعدة على امتداد البحر الأحمر
خفّض الحوثيون هجماتهم على سفن الشحن التجاري، لكن التطورات في القرن الإفريقي واليمن تضع البحر الأحمر عند مفترق طرق بين خفض التصعيد والانزلاق نحو دوّامة من العنف.
Regional power struggles fuel simmering tensions across the Red Sea
The Houthis have drawn down their attacks on commercial shipping, but dynamics in the Horn of Africa and Yemen bring the Red Sea to a crossroads between de-escalation and spiraling violence.
Africa Overview: November 2025
The RSF attacked civilians in Sudan after taking over El Fasher and Bara, unrest erupted in Cameroon over President Biya’s re-election, and al-Shabaab struck a prison in the Somali capital.
Africa Overview: October 2025
Insurgent violence rose in Nigeria’s Borno state, the US’ first recorded drone strike in the Sanaag region of Somalia killed an elder, and in Sudan the RSF made gains in El Fasher.
Q&A | The Islamic State’s pivot to Africa
In this Q&A, ACLED’s experts discuss how Islamic State affiliates operate in Somalia, the Sahel, the Lake Chad basin, the Great Lakes region, and northern Mozambique, and how authorities are responding to this growing threat.
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