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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.
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.
Mapping al-Shabaab's activity in Somalia in 2024
Despite the Somali government’s security operation against al-Shabaab for the past two years, the group continues to pose a threat to the state.
Al-Shabaab targets civilians in Somalia in retaliation for installing CCTV cameras - November 2024
Al-Shabaab escalates its attacks on civilians in Somalia amid CCTV camera installations, sparking political and security tensions.
Controversy over electoral reform sparks debate in Somalia amid al-Shabaab operation - October 2024
Controversy over electoral reform in Somalia fuels debate amid Al-Shabaab operations.
State officials in Somalia crack down on clan militia checkpoints - September 2024
State officials in Somalia crack down on clan militia checkpoints to address illegal extortion by militias.
What’s next for the fight against al-Shabaab in Kenya and Somalia - August 2024
Somalia and Kenya face increasing al-Shabaab threats amid political tensions and international military transitions.
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