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.
South Sudan
ACLED's latest data and analysis on South Sudan.
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.
Risks to South Sudan’s election plan as violence surges - Comment from Kelvin Maina
South Sudan researcher, Kelvin Maina, comments on the increasing violence as the world's youngest nation heads towards its first election.
Violent escalation in Jonglei threatens South Sudan’s peace agreement
Threats of more violence following recent clashes in South Sudan and a deteriorating political and security situation pose risks to the December elections.
Explore ACLED Data on South Sudan
The ACLED Explorer allows you to filter and summarize data from the past year. The South Sudan country profile shows data at the subnational level, as well as trends based on the number of events, fatalities, and civilians exposed to violence.
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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: 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.
Risks to South Sudan’s election plan as violence surges - Comment from Kelvin Maina
South Sudan researcher, Kelvin Maina, comments on the increasing violence as the world's youngest nation heads towards its first election.
Violent escalation in Jonglei threatens South Sudan’s peace agreement
Threats of more violence following recent clashes in South Sudan and a deteriorating political and security situation pose risks to the December elections.
Blue Nile: From peripheral front to central battleground in the Sudan conflict
The 25 January clash between the SAF and the RSF and SPLM-N Hilu faction now places Blue Nile state at the center of the Sudan conflict.
Africa Overview: September 2025
JNIM overran the Farabougou army base in Mali after a five-year siege, Boko Haram escalated attacks on the Cameroon-Nigeria border, and targeted violence in Darfur drove an increase in civilian deaths in August.
Data update: Incorporation of Risk and Strategic Management, Corporation’s data into ACLED’s South Sudan dataset
ACLED incorporates Risk and Strategic Management Corp's data into South Sudan dataset.
South Sudan’s peace process stagnates as violence grips Greater Upper Nile region
Analysis of the postponed elections in South Sudan and the continuing violence in the Greater Upper Nile.
Violence Rises Across South Sudan’s Disputed Abyei State | ACLED Insight
Analysis on the increase in violence and fatalities in Abyei due to the conflict between Twic Dinka and Ngok Dinka.
Surface Tension: ‘Communal’ Violence and Elite Ambitions in South Sudan
Analysis of ongoing communal violence and elite ambitions in South Sudan in the context of political and military developments since 2018.
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