Africa Overview: July 2026
The extension of the Somali president’s term triggered fighting in Mogadishu, and jihadist violence in Niger, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria escalated.
Africa
ACLED’s latest data and analysis on countries in Africa.
What does the latest UN report reveal about Africa’s jihadist threat?
Peter Bofin, Southeast Africa Senior Analyst at ACLED, comments on the latest UN Secretary General’s report on the threat posed by the Islamic State and al-Qaeda
Can the SAF’s latest advances reshape Sudan’s war?
Ali Mahmoud Ali, Sudan Researcher at ACLED, and Nohad Eltayeb, Risk Methodology Lead at ACLED, comments on the SAF’s gains, pressure on the RSF, and intensifying drone warfare
Has conflict resumed between the Ethiopian federal government and the TPLF?
Dr Jalale Getachew Birru, East Africa Senior Analyst at ACLED, comments on renewed TDF-government clashes and shifting alliances across Ethiopia
Unlock the full potential
Create your free myACLED account to access data on Africa, advanced features, effective tools, and the full power of ACLED data.
Restricted page:
Mozambique Conflict Monitor
The Mozambique Conflict Monitor — formerly known as Cabo Ligado — tracks political violence and disorder in Mozambique, with a particular focus on the north of the country.
Explore further
Browse ACLED by region and country
Explore our data and monitoring tools, read our analysis reports, and meet our regional experts.
ACLED's experts
For media queries and interview requests, reach out to one of our experts.
Get email updates
Sign up to receive the latest news and updates from ACLED, sent straight to your inbox.
