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
ACLED’s latest data and analysis on countries in Africa.
Heni Nsaibia on Benin’s elections after deadliest year of conflict
ACLED’s West Africa Senior Analyst Heni Nsaibia comments on Benin’s presidential elections and the need for a stable transition.
Miriam Adah on anniversary of Nigeria’s Chibok mass abduction
ACLED’s Southern & Eastern Africa Assistant Research Manager Miriam Adah comments on twelve years since Nigeria’s first mass abduction of schoolchildren.
Q&A: How do escalating tensions in the Middle East affect the Sudan conflict?
A look at the current situation on the front lines, escalating drone use, and impacts of the Iran war on conflict in Sudan.
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Mozambique Conflict Monitor - Cabo Ligado
The Mozambique Conflict Monitor — formerly known as Cabo Ligado — is an observatory created by ACLED, Zitamar News, and Mediacoop to monitor political violence in Mozambique, with a particular focus on the north of the country. It is designed to help researchers, policymakers, media, and the wider public track key conflict developments in Mozambique.
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