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.
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.
Ladd Serwat on mass shooting in Nigeria's Plateau state
ACLED’s Africa Senior Analyst Ladd Serwat comments on a new attack in Nigeria´s Plateau as violence surges by 71%
Somalia’s election crisis amid federal-regional rifts
ACLED’s Senior Research Assistant for Southeast Africa, comments on political fragmentation and rising insecurity ahead of Somalia’s elections
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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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