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.
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Peter Bofin
Senior Analyst, Southeast Africa
Peter Bofin is a Southeast Africa Senior Analyst at ACLED, focusing on the Cabo Ligado conflict observatory for northern Mozambique. In this capacity, he is responsible for managing production of the projects biweekly updates, and monthly reports, leading collaboration with partners, and engaging key stakeholders in Mozambique and elsewhere.
He has worked with governments, private sector, civil society, and media to better understand East African politics and institutions. Since 2017, he has led research projects, and written and presented extensively on conflict in East Africa. He has also worked on petroleum sector governance; civil society space; and political economy, to inform planning in natural resource management, civil society support, and investment.
Spoken languages: English and Kiswahili Timezone: GMT
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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.
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.
Rwanda in Mozambique: Limits to civilian protection
The report examines the impact of Rwanda's military presence in Mozambique, focusing on allegations of delayed response to insurgent attacks and its implications.
Africa Overview: October 2024
Overview of key trends in conflict and violence across African countries including Central African Republic, Mozambique, Niger, Somalia, and Sudan.
Africa Overview: September 2024
Surge in school arsons in Kenya and increased violence in Madagascar and Mali.
The Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) operations abroad signal a shift in Rwanda's regional standing
Explores the roles and operations of the Rwanda Defence Force in regional conflicts and their geopolitical significance.
Regional Overview: Africa | December 2023
Reports on various conflicts and attacks in African countries, highlighting fatalities and geopolitical tensions.
Upcoming events
Webinar | Ransom, gold, and spoils of war: Islamic State Mozambique's new cash flow
Join ACLED on Thursday, 22 January 2026 at 4 pm CAT | 2 pm GMT | 9 am EST for an in-depth conversation examining new income sources funding Islamic State Mozambique operations across northern Mozambique. Register now to secure your spot.
Past events
ACLED Webinar | Tackling the Islamic State threat in Africa: State responses and the road ahead
Watch ACLED analysts on Somalia, the Sahel, the Lake Chad Basin, the Great Lakes region, and northern Mozambique, for another in-depth analysis of IS’s pivot to Africa and the evolving nature of African regional security.
Webinar | The Islamic State’s pivot to Africa
The Islamic State is increasingly pivoting its operations toward Africa. Watch the recorded webinar for a deep dive with our experts as they examined IS’s expanding strongholds, providing insights into the actions of the group in five African regions.
Webinar | Rwanda in Mozambique: Limits to civilian protection
Watch the recorded webinar held on Thursday, 24 April by the Cabo Ligado Conflict Observatory team examining the impacts of this shift in posture toward civilians in Cabo Delgado.
