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20-April-2018 | Undisclosed Source | 1 | Violence against civilians | Attack | CNDD-FDD-Imbonerakure: National Council for the Defence of Democracy (Imbonerakure Faction) | Political Militias | Civilians (Burundi) | Civilians | Nkanda | On 20 April, an FNL-R activist who attempted to murder the head of the Imbonerakure in Nkanda locality, Gasezegwa zone, Tangara commune in Ngozi was arrested and beaten to death Imbonerakure. |
03-September-2019 | Liberte (Algeria) | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Algeria) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Sidi Bel Abbes | On 03 September, 2019, workers protested a delay in receiving their pay checks in Sidi Bel Abbes [size=300]. |
04-August-2021 | Signal; Facebook | 0 | Strategic developments | Looting/property destruction | Katiba Macina | Rebel Groups | Civilians (Mali) | Civilians | Petaka | Looting: On 4 August 2021, presumed Katiba Macina (JNIM) militants looted from Dogon civilians in the village of Petaka (Douentza, Mopti). The militants seized livestock. |
17-October-2020 | Sen360; EnQuete Plus | 0 | Strategic developments | Arrests | Police Forces of Senegal (2012-) | State Forces | Civilians (Senegal) | Civilians | Dakar | On 17 October 2020, the security forces (assumed Police Forces) arrested 25 homosexual persons during a wedding ceremony in Mbao neighborhood of Dakar city (Dakar Plateau, Dakar). |
12-December-2019 | Libya24 | 0 | Battles | Government regains territory | Military Forces of Libya (2014-) Haftar Faction | State Forces | Military Forces of Libya (2016-2021) Government of National Accord | State Forces | As Saadiya | On 12 December 2019, LNA reportedly captured the main route in Al Saadiyah and advanced toward Al Tughar (coded as Al Saadiyah at geoprecision 2). |
01-October-2019 | South Coast Herald (South Africa) | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (South Africa) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Port Shepstone | 01 October. Men from several professions, including lawyers and law enforcement officials, marched through the streets on Port Shepstone, demanding he end of gender-based violence and for those guilty, to be held accountable. The march was organised by the National Association of Democratic Lawyers and various human rights organisations. [size=100]. |
21-December-2019 | Carta de Mocambique | 2 | Violence against civilians | Attack | Islamist Militia (Mozambique) | Political Militias | Civilians (Mozambique) | Civilians | Chitunda | On December 21 2019, ASWJ attacked the village of Chitunda (Muidumbe, Cabo Delgado). A NAGI Investimento truck was assaulted resulting in the death of 2 people. |
06-January-2020 | RTI | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Ivory Coast) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Adiake | On 6 January 2020, a group of students from Adiake town's high school (Sud-Comoe, Comoe) suspended classes as they protested to demand better conditions. [size=no report] |
02-July-2019 | Undisclosed Source | 0 | Battles | Armed clash | Habar Jeclo Clan Militia (Somalia) | Identity Militias | Habar Yoonis Clan Militia (Somalia) | Identity Militias | Ceel Afweyn | 02 July. In Ceel Afweyn, Habar Yonis and Habar Jeclo militias clashed. One teenager was injured due to the clash. |
07-January-2022 | Assabah | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Morocco) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Boulemane | On 7 January 2022, workers in a marble quarry held a protest sit-in in front of the prefecture of Boulemane (Boulemane, Fes-Meknes) to denounce their suspension by their direction. [size=no report] |
21-July-2019 | FJ Portal | 0 | Violence against civilians | Abduction/forced disappearance | Police Forces of Egypt (2014-) | State Forces | Civilians (Egypt) | Civilians | Port Said | On July 21, in Port Said governorate, the Assistant of the FJP Secretary General was detained by police forces at his home, and taken to an unknown destination. His where about remain unknown. (location unclear, coded as Port Said geoprecision 3) |
13-March-2018 | Radio Okapi | 3 | Battles | Armed clash | Military Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2001-2019) | State Forces | Unidentified Armed Group (Democratic Republic of Congo) | Political Militias | Loga | On 13 March, the FARDC launched an offensive in Logo in order to recover control of the villages there. The attack left 2 militiamen and 1 soldier dead. |
13-October-2021 | El Hadeth | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Mauritania) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Barkewol | On 13 October 2021, dozens of Dghfak village residents held a protest sit-in in front of the health centre of Barkewol (Barkewol, Aftout, Assaba) to denounce the absence of health service infrastructure in their village. [size=dozens] |
25-May-2021 | Undisclosed Source | 0 | Explosions/Remote violence | Grenade | Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia) | Political Militias | Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) | State Forces | Baidoa | On 25 May 2021, unidentified gunmen threw a hand grenade at government police (SWSPF) at a checkpoint near ADC village in Baidoa town (Baydhaba, Bay). The hand grenade missed, and no fatalities and/or injuries reported. |
28-December-2020 | Daily Monitor (Uganda) | 0 | Violence against civilians | Attack | Police Forces of Uganda (1986-) | State Forces | Civilians (Uganda) | Civilians | Bugiri | On 28 December 2020, the FDC presidential candidate was hospitalized after being pepper sprayed by police in Bugiri town (Bugiri, Bugiri). |
04-June-2021 | Corbeau News | 0 | Violence against civilians | Attack | CPC: Coalition of Patriots for Change | Political Militias | Civilians (Central African Republic) | Civilians | Nzelete | On 4 June 2021, UPC rebels from CPC ambushed six vehicles, threatening passengers and looting their belongings, in Nzelete (Bangui-Kette, Alindao). No fatalities or injuries reported. |
25-March-2021 | Sahara Reporters | 15 | Violence against civilians | Attack | Ezza Communal Militia (Nigeria) | Identity Militias | Civilians (Nigeria) | Civilians | Effium | On 25 March 2021, an Ezza communal militia attacked Nwekendiagu village in Effium (Ohaukwu LGA, Ebonyi), killing at least 15 persons and burning over 200 houses, including a fuel station. Unknown reason for attack. 66 suspects were arrested. |
03-January-2019 | VOA | 0 | Protests | Protest with intervention | Protesters (Angola) | Protesters | Police Forces of Angola (1975-) | State Forces | Luanda | On Jan 3, Police Forces of Angola have stopped a demonstration performed by the Movement of Angolan Students, protesting against university access fees. |
02-April-2020 | Kivu Security Tracker | 6 | Battles | Armed clash | Mayi Mayi Militia (FPP/AP: Popular Patriotic Forces, People's Army-Kabido) | Political Militias | Mayi Mayi Militia (Mazembe) | Political Militias | Kimaka | On 2 April 2020, Mai-Mai FPP Kabido men attacked Mai-Mai Mazembe positions in Kimaka village (Lubero territory) resulting in 6 fighters killed and 4 wounded. The MM Kabido recovered weapons and set the Mai-Mai Mazembe's camp on fire. |
13-January-2021 | Echorouk | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Algeria) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Bejaia | On 13 January 2021, managers of party halls started an open sit-in in front of the Wilaya of Bejaia (Bejaia) to denounce the stop of their activities by the authorities since the start of the coronavirus crisis. [size=no report] |
20-December-2018 | Carta de Mocambique | 3 | Violence against civilians | Attack | Islamist Militia (Mozambique) | Political Militias | Civilians (Mozambique) | Civilians | Quiterajo | On Dec 20, suspected ASWJ militants divided into 2 groups attacked Milamba village in Quiterajo administrative post, district of Macomia. 2 people were allegedly abducted. 3 people died. |
21-May-2021 | Al Jamaa; Al 3omk | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Morocco) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Safi | On 21 May 2021, answering the call of the 'Moroccan Front for Supporting Palestine and Against Normalisation,' following the Friday prayer, citizens held two protest sit-ins in Safi (Marrakech-Safi, Safi) to express their support for Palestinian people and denounce Morocco's normalization of relations with the state of Israel. [size=no report] |
30-November-2021 | Chimp Reports | 0 | Strategic developments | Disrupted weapons use | Police Forces of Uganda (1986-) | State Forces | ADF: Allied Democratic Forces | Rebel Groups | Kajjansi | Weapons seizure: On 30 November 2021, police forces seized materials, including chemical fluids, copper wires and batteries, belonging to an ADF member, in Kajjansi (Makindye Ssabagabo, Wakiso). The ADF member was also arrested during the weapon seizure. |
21-March-2018 | Agence de Presse Senegalaise | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Senegal) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Saly-Portudal | On 21 March, students of two city high schools went to the street to claim better work conditions. |
11-January-2021 | Kaba Bachir; Guinee Matin; Guinee 7 | 0 | Riots | Violent demonstration | Rioters (Guinea) | Rioters | Police Forces of Guinea (2010-2021) | State Forces | Conakry | On 11 January 2021, residents demonstrated in Sangoyah neighborhood of Conakry city (Kaloum , Conakry) against the lack of electricity. They barricaded roads with stones and garbage. The security forces (assumed Police Forces) fired tear gas to disperse them. [size=no report] |
12-February-2020 | Undisclosed Source | 0 | Battles | Armed clash | Police Forces of Somalia (2017-) Jubaland Police Force | State Forces | Unidentified Armed Group (Somalia) | Political Militias | Kismayo | 12 February 2020. Following a protest by residents against the Jubaland authorities and security forces, a clash erupted between the Jubaland police and political opposition supporters, who also began firing weapons at Jubaland forces. Injuries were reported. |
26-September-2021 | Blueprint | 0 | Battles | Armed clash | Police Forces of Nigeria (2015-) | State Forces | Unidentified Armed Group (Nigeria) | Political Militias | Eruku | On 26 September 2021, police forces of Nigeria, together with hunters, engaged an unidentified armed group in a clash in Eruku (Ekiti, Kwara). The clash was in a bid to rescue a victim abducted by the armed group. The victim was rescued while the armed men escaped with bullet wounds. |
14-October-2020 | La Prunelle | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Democratic Republic of Congo) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Fizi | On 14 October 2020, social society activists of Fizi-Itombwe held a protest march in Fizi (Fizi, Sud-Kivu), to denounce the creation of Minembwe commune by the provincial assembly. [size=no report] |
17-November-2020 | Whatsapp | 1 | Violence against civilians | Attack | Islamic State (West Africa) - Lake Chad Faction and/or Boko Haram - Jamaatu Ahli is-Sunnah lid-Dawati wal-Jihad | Rebel Groups | Civilians (Niger) | Civilians | Baram Koura | Around 17 November 2020 (between 17 - 18 November), presumed ISWAP or Boko Haram (JAS) militants attacked the village of Baram Koura (Gueskerou, Diffa). One pastoralist man was killed, one severely wounded, and one abducted. |
18-August-2020 | Actualite | 0 | Battles | Armed clash | Military Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2019-) | State Forces | ADF: Allied Democratic Forces | Rebel Groups | Mbau | On 18 August 2020, FARDC soldiers clashed with ADF militiamen on the main road near Mbau (Beni, Nord-Kivu), following an offensive by the army. After an exchange of fire the FARDC repelled the ADF. No fatalities and/or injuries reported. |
06-March-2020 | UN (unspecified) | 0 | Violence against civilians | Attack | FPRC: Popular Front for the Renaissance of Central Africa | Political Militias | Civilians (Central African Republic) | Civilians | Ndele | On 6 March 2020, FPRC/Goula militiamen used women as a shield and set tires to block MINUSCA circulation in Ndele (Ndele, Bamingui-Bangoran). The group also cut telephone networks. |
19-December-2020 | AFP | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Sudan) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Wad Medani | On 19 December 2020, demonstrators (including Resistance Committee members) gathered in Wad Medani (Greater Wad Medani, El Gazira state) to protest against the lack of progress towards the goals of the revolution. [size=no report] |
12-December-2019 | El Watan (Algeria) | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Algeria) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Constantine | On 12 December 2019, citizens held a protest in Constantine to affirm their rejection of the presidential elections. [size=masses] |
14-May-2020 | Sudan Tribune; South Sudan Voice of Voiceless | 9 | Battles | Armed clash | NAS: National Salvation Front | Rebel Groups | Military Forces of South Sudan (2011-) | State Forces | Loka West | On 14 May 2020, NAS forces claimed they were attacked by a joint force of SSPDF and around 200 SPLM-IO soldiers at Konkat military base close to Loka West in Lainya county (Central Equatoria state). The NAS stated that they repulsed the attack, with 5 NAS rebels killed and 9 wounded. They also accused retreating IO forces of killing four civilians as they fled south. |
14-October-2020 | Sahara Reporters | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Nigeria) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Ondo | On 14 October 2020, nurses staged a protest against victimisation by the hospital's management in Ondo town (Ondo West, Ondo). [size=no report] |
21-December-2021 | Al 3omk | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Morocco) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Tangier | On 21 December 2021, hundreds of lawyers and judicial staff held a protest sit-in in front of the tribunal of Tangier (Tanger-Assilah, Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima) to denounce the imposition of the coronavirus vaccine pass by the authorities to get access to the tribunal. [size=hundreds] |
16-August-2021 | Corbeau News | 0 | Violence against civilians | Sexual violence | Wagner Group | External/Other Forces | Civilians (Central African Republic) | Civilians | Boali | On 16 August 2021, six Russian mercenaries from Wagner group abducted a FACA soldier from special forces, raping and wounding him, in Boali (Ombella-M'Poko). The victim was hospitalized for one week, but no fatalities were reported. |
28-November-2021 | Nigeria Punch | 0 | Riots | Mob violence | Rioters (Nigeria) | Rioters | Police Forces of Nigeria (2015-) | State Forces | Akomoje | On 28 November 2021, rioters ignited fuel that spilled from a fallen tanker over the action of policemen who hindered them from scooping fuel at the Lanfenwa market, Abeokuta North LGA (Ogun), coded as Akomoje. The police shot at two persons [it is unclear whether they died], while five men from the fire service were attacked by the rioters. [size=no report] |
30-September-2019 | Radio Okapi | 0 | Violence against civilians | Attack | Mayi Mayi Militia | Political Militias | Civilians (Democratic Republic of Congo) | Civilians | Biakato | On 30 September, in Biakato, Mayi Mayi attacked Ebola Response team seeking vengeance for a person (relative) who died from Ebola. |
06-February-2018 | Undisclosed Source | 0 | Violence against civilians | Attack | CNDD-FDD-Imbonerakure: National Council for the Defence of Democracy (Imbonerakure Faction) | Political Militias | Civilians (Burundi) | Civilians | Buhayira | An FNL Rwasa supporter was beaten by Imbonerakure youth in Buhayira. He was accused of calling people to vote no in the referendum. |
14-February-2019 | UNSC | 7 | Battles | Armed clash | SLM/A-Nur: Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (Abdul Wahid al-Nur Faction) (Splinter Faction) | Rebel Groups | SLM/A-Nur: Sudan Liberation Movement/Army (Abdul Wahid al-Nur Faction) | Rebel Groups | Daya | Between January 17th and March 26th, internal fighting within the SLM/A-Nur rebel group (over the plans of one faction to sign a peace accord with the government) killed 22 and wounded 9 fighters associated with the faction intending the sign the agreement (headed by Mubarak Aldouk, and coded as splinter faction) and killed 20 and wounded 15 fighters in the group headed by Salih Borsa (coded as regular SLM/A-Nur). The events took place in the area of Daya (Central Darfur). Six events coded (four at time prec3, two at time prec1), with fatalities distributed across events). |
04-September-2019 | Undisclosed Source | 0 | Battles | Armed clash | Al Shabaab | Rebel Groups | Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) | State Forces | Afgooye | 04 September. In Afgooye, Al Shabaab militants attacked Somali military forces. The militants were forced to withdraw. |
16-September-2019 | Crisis Tracker | 0 | Violence against civilians | Abduction/forced disappearance | LRA: Lords Resistance Army | Rebel Groups | Civilians (Central African Republic) | Civilians | Ligoua-Zewia | On 16 September, near Ligoua, LRA has released 4 civilians kidnapped several days earlier. |
11-January-2020 | Vanguard (Nigeria) | 1 | Explosions/Remote violence | Air/drone strike | Military Forces of Nigeria (2015-) | State Forces | Islamic State (West Africa) - Lake Chad Faction | Rebel Groups | Gudumbali | On 11 January 2020, Nigerian Air Force conducted an air strike against an ISWAP camp and killed a high ranked commander of the group in Tumbun Sabon, near Lake Chad (no location found, coded as Gudumbali (Guzamala, Borno)). |
09-January-2021 | Midi Madagasikara | 1 | Riots | Mob violence | Rioters (Madagascar) | Rioters | Civilians (Madagascar) | Civilians | Ambinanikely | On 9 January 2021, a vigilante mob attacked and killed a dahalo who had escaped police custody in Ambinanikely (Maevatanana, Betsiboka). The rioters beheaded the dahalo before the police could intervene. [size=no report] |
04-January-2022 | Oromiya Media Network | 0 | Strategic developments | Arrests | Police Forces of Ethiopia (2018-) Oromo Regional Special Forces | State Forces | Civilians (Ethiopia) | Civilians | Welenchiti | On 4 January 2022, Oromia special police force arrested 22 people in Kawa Hara Markasa kebele, an unknown place (coded to Welenchiti), in Boset woreda, East Shewa (Oromia), over suspecion of having direct communication with OLF Shane rebel group. |
15-June-2020 | UNSC; UNOCHA | 0 | Battles | Armed clash | SPLM-In Opposition: Sudan People's Liberation Movement-In Opposition | Rebel Groups | Dok Clan Militia (South Sudan) | Identity Militias | Leer | Around 15 June 2020 (month of), SPLM-IO forces clashed with local militia (presumed to be Dok Nuer) at an unspecified location in Leer county (Unity state). The source notes that casualties occurred, but does not specify whether any were killed. |
28-April-2020 | Libya24 | 0 | Explosions/Remote violence | Shelling/artillery/missile attack | Military Forces of Libya (2014-) Haftar Faction | State Forces | Military Forces of Libya (2016-2021) Government of National Accord | State Forces | Tripoli - Tripoli Airport Road | On 28 April 2020, LNA forces shelled a field hospital set-up by GNA forces in Tripoli Airport Road (Tripoli). No casualties reported. |
04-March-2021 | Sud Quotidien (Senegal) | 0 | Riots | Violent demonstration | Rioters (Senegal) | Rioters | N/A | N/A | Saint Louis | On 4 March 2021, students of the UGB University, supporters of the PASTEF (opposition) party, demonstrated in Saint Louis town (Rao, Saint Louis) against the arrest of their party's leader. They erected barricades and burned debris on roads. [size=no report] |
13-March-2019 | Undisclosed Source | 0 | Explosions/Remote violence | Air/drone strike | Military Forces of Kenya (2013-) | External/Other Forces | Al Shabaab | Rebel Groups | Sheebow | 13 March. Kenyan warplanes conducted an airstrike against AS positions in Sheebow. Casualties unknown. |
07-February-2021 | Al Sudani | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Sudan) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Gedaref | On 7 February 2021, thousands of farmers gathered in Gedaref (Gedaref state), calling for the resignation of the governor; for a more effective and favorable policy towards agriculture on the part of the state authorities; and for the farming union to be reconstituted. [size=thousands] |
12-May-2020 | Nigeria Herald; Blueprint; Sun (Nigeria); CKN Nigeria | 2 | Battles | Armed clash | Military Forces of Nigeria (2015-) | State Forces | Pirates (Nigeria) | Political Militias | Bonny | On 12 May 2020, Nigerian Armed Forces raided a camp of suspected pirates in Arugbanama in Bonny LGA (Rivers) and killed 2 fighters. Weapons were seized. |
01-December-2021 | 7 Sur 7 | 0 | Strategic developments | Looting/property destruction | Mayi Mayi Militia (Kijangala) | Political Militias | Civilians (Democratic Republic of Congo) | Civilians | Kigoma | Looting: Around 1 December 2021 (beginning of month), the Mayi Mayi Kidjangala stole over 44 cows from pastoralists in the groupment of Kigoma (Uvira, Sud-Kivu) [unclear which sector], as well as near Liberizi (coded as another event). The cows were recuperated by the FARDC on 20-21 December (unclear whether clashes took place). |
16-June-2020 | Actualite; Radio Okapi; Fizi Media TV | 0 | Riots | Violent demonstration | Rioters (Democratic Republic of Congo) | Rioters | Police Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2019-) | State Forces | Bukavu | On 16 June 2020, a group of youngsters and taxi drivers barricaded roads and vandalized some public buildings in Bukavu (Sud-Kivu), including the quarantine center for coronavirus patients, from which patients were forced to flee. These attacks were a reaction to rumours that a fellow taxi driver was killed by policemen when enforcing the pandemic curfew the previous night. The police charged and fired tear gas to disperse the crowd. [size=no report] |
01-October-2021 | Cabo Ligado | 0 | Battles | Armed clash | Military Forces of Mozambique (1990-) | State Forces | Islamist Militia (Mozambique) | Political Militias | Miangalewa | On 1 October 2021, members of the Mozambican forces clashed with Islamist militia near Miangalewa (Muidumbe, Cabo Delgado). Casualties unknown. |
30-September-2021 | Corbeau News | 0 | Violence against civilians | Attack | Military Forces of the Central African Republic (2016-) Gendarmerie | State Forces | Civilians (Central African Republic) | Civilians | Bangui - 3 | On 30 September 2021, a military officer from gendarmerie shot and injured two people, a moto taxi driver and a trader, for not stopping at a military checkpoint in Bangui - 3 (Arrondissement 3). |
18-June-2021 | Adrar Info; Al Akhbar (Mauritania) | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Mauritania) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Nouakchott | On 18 June 2021, citizens held a sit-in in front of the Palace of Justice in Nouakchott (Nouakchott), to demand the liberation of their relatives for their participation to the Central Bank corruption scandal NBM. [size=no report] |
27-September-2019 | El Watan (Algeria) | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Algeria) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Blida | On 27 September, 2019, thousands of protesters gathered in Blida for the 32nd consecutive Friday of anti-regime demonstrations and to reject the candidates in the election [size=thousands]. |
27-February-2020 | Club Mozambique | 0 | Strategic developments | Looting/property destruction | Islamist Militia (Mozambique) | Political Militias | Civilians (Mozambique) | Civilians | Litingina | On 27 February 2020, an Islamist Militia attacked the village of Litingina (Nangade, Cabo Delgado). Huts were burnt down and classrooms vandalized. No fatalities reported. |
21-April-2018 | Menastream | 3 | Battles | Armed clash | Military Forces of France (2017-) | External/Other Forces | JNIM: Group for Support of Islam and Muslims | Rebel Groups | Tin Aicha | On April 21, French forces of Operation Barkhane conducted and air-supported operation against presumed JNIM militants of AQIM's Sahara Region battalion near Tin Aicha, the operation involved both commandos that clashed with the militants and airstrikes by helicopters, three militants were killed and several French soldiers were wounded in the clashes. |
08-January-2020 | Libya24 | 0 | Explosions/Remote violence | Air/drone strike | Military Forces of Libya (2014-) Haftar Faction | State Forces | Military Forces of Libya (2016-2021) Government of National Accord | State Forces | Nalut | On 8 January 2020, LNA conducted airstrike against a military camp in Nalut, no casualties reported. |
28-February-2019 | Address Libya; Libya Observer | 0 | Strategic developments | Non-violent transfer of territory | Military Forces of Libya (2014-) Haftar Faction | State Forces | N/A | N/A | Al Awaynat | On February 28, LNA peacefully gained control of Al Awaynat. |
19-September-2021 | New Vision (Uganda) | 0 | Riots | Violent demonstration | Rioters (Uganda) | Rioters | Police Forces of Uganda (1986-) | State Forces | Mbale | On 19 September 2021, street traders demonstrated, pelting stones, against the orders of police to vacate the local market in Mbale city (Eastern). Police forces intervened shooting teargas and bullets to suppress the demonstration. There were no fatalities or injuries. [size=no report] |
07-November-2020 | International Christian Concern; Madamasr; Facebook; Sinai for Human Rights | 0 | Violence against civilians | Abduction/forced disappearance | Islamic State (Egypt) | Rebel Groups | Civilians (Egypt) | Civilians | Bir Al-Abd | On 7 November 2020, Islamic State militants kidnapped a Coptic Christian civilian who built the only church in Bir Al-Abd from outside his home in Bir Al-Abd city (North Sinai) and took him to an undisclosed location. The militants also stole a pickup truck that was located nearby during the kidnapping. He was executed in April 2021 (coded seperately). |
20-January-2022 | SOS Medias | 1 | Violence against civilians | Attack | Unidentified Armed Group (Burundi) | Political Militias | Civilians (Burundi) | Civilians | Kibogoye | Around 20 January 2022 (as reported), an unidentified armed group killed an off-duty police officer and left his body with machete wounds in Kibogoye hill (Itaba, Gitega). 5 suspects were arrested. The reason for the attack is unknown. |
07-October-2021 | GroundUp; Times (South Africa); IOL; Daily Sun (South Africa) | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (South Africa) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Johannesburg - Newtown | On 7 October 2021, between 100 to 500 COSATU and other union members took to the streets in Johannesburg - Newtown (City of Johannesburg, Gauteng) in a demonstration regarding the fight against corruption and to demand the stop of job losses and retrenchments, among other things. Similar demonstrations were reported in other cities (coded separately). [size=between 100 to 500] |
24-January-2021 | Daily Independent (Nigeria) | 1 | Violence against civilians | Attack | Kaduna Communal Militia (Nigeria) | Identity Militias | Civilians (Nigeria) | Civilians | Birnin Gwari | On 24 January 2021, a Kaduna communal militia killed a pregnant health worker when they opened fire on a commercial vehicle at Zankoro along Kaduna-Birnin Gwari highway (Birnin-Gwari LGA, Kaduna). The woman does not appear to have been targeted in the attack. |
05-March-2019 | Al Jamaa; Anwal Press; Hespress | 0 | Protests | Protest with intervention | Protesters (Morocco) | Protesters | Police Forces of Morocco (1999-) | State Forces | Casablanca | On 5 March 2019, police forces intervened violently to break the sit-ins of contractual teachers in front of the headquarters of Directorates of Education in Fes, Marrakech, Errachidia, Beni Mellal, Casablanca, and Agadir, arresting and injuring several protesters. [size=no report] |
05-May-2020 | Kivu Security Tracker | 4 | Violence against civilians | Attack | CNRD: National Council for Renewal and Democracy | Political Militias | Civilians (Democratic Republic of Congo) | Civilians | Ramba | On 5 May 2020, CNRD armed men killed 4 civilian men in Chinono forest, 1 Km from Ramba (Kalehe, Sud-Kivu). No more details reported. |
05-July-2019 | Radio Dabanga | 0 | Protests | Excessive force against protesters | Protesters (Sudan) | Protesters | Military Forces of Sudan (1989-2019) Rapid Support Forces | State Forces | Abu Jubaiha | On 5 July 2019, RSF paramilitaries attacked protesters who were celebrating the agreement on the transitional government in Abu Jubaiha (South Kordofan), using tear gas, live rounds (fired over the heads of the crowds) and beating protesters. One person was seriously injured. [size=no report] |
13-July-2020 | Undisclosed Source | 0 | Violence against civilians | Attack | Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) | State Forces | Civilians (Somalia) | Civilians | Mogadishu - Hodan | On 13 July 2020, Govt forces (SNA military) heading in a convoy from Lower Shabelle to the Jazeera military training centre opened fire during a traffic jam at Zobbe junction road in Mogadishu-Hodan district (Hodan, Banadir). Two civilian bystanders were injured. |
19-September-2019 | Twitter | 0 | Explosions/Remote violence | Shelling/artillery/missile attack | JNIM: Group for Support of Islam and Muslims | Rebel Groups | MINUSMA: United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (2013-2020) | External/Other Forces | Ber | On September 19, suspected JNIM militants fired four mortar shells targeting the Minusma camp in Ber, no casualties or damages reported. |
13-February-2020 | Nation (Malawi); Malawi24 | 0 | Riots | Violent demonstration | Rioters (Malawi) | Rioters | Police Forces of Malawi (2014-) | State Forces | Mzuzu | On 13 February 2020, hundreds of demonstrators, led by the HRDC, marched in Mzuzu, to the MEC offices. Some demonstrators threw stones at police. Police fired rubber bullets to disperse the crowd. [size=hundreds] |
08-December-2020 | Radio Dalsan | 2 | Explosions/Remote violence | Remote explosive/landmine/IED | Al Shabaab | Rebel Groups | AMISOM: African Union Mission in Somalia (2007-) (Uganda) | External/Other Forces | Danow | On 8 December 2020, two IEDs by Al Shabaab militants detonated, targeting an AMISOM UNDF convoy from Shalaambood and heading to Danow, passing near Danow village (Marka, Lower Shabelle). The explosions badly damaged the battlewagon, with two soldiers allegedly killed. |
20-July-2020 | Al Chourouk | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Tunisia) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Kairouan | On 20 July 2020, farmers protested in front of the headquarters of the Agriculture Counseling Unit in Kairouan (Kairouan Sud, Kairouan) to denounce favoritism in the distribution of government fertilizer subsidies. [size=no report] |
28-October-2020 | Radio Kulmiye | 0 | Riots | Violent demonstration | Rioters (Somalia) | Rioters | N/A | N/A | Mogadishu - Bondhere | On 28 October 2020, over a thousand locals demonstrated against the remarks and comments of the President of France on Islam at Daljirka daahson junction in Mogadishu-Bondhere district (Bondhere, Banadir). The demonstrators burned the French flag and called the population to boycott all French products. [size=over a thousand] |
07-October-2019 | Radio Tamazuj | 0 | Strategic developments | Change to group/activity | SPLM-In Opposition: Sudan People's Liberation Movement-In Opposition | Rebel Groups | Military Forces of South Sudan (2011-) | State Forces | Luri Presidential and Security Complex | On October 7th, SPLM-IO forces arrived at Luri (Central Equatoria), to begin training for the 3,000 strong VIP protection force along with SSPDF soldiers. This follows from earlier movements of opposition forces to cantonment sites across South Sudan beginning late July. |
29-March-2021 | MNCTV Congo; Radio Okapi; Politico (DRC) | 8 | Battles | Armed clash | Military Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2019-) | State Forces | ADF: Allied Democratic Forces | Rebel Groups | Mahala | On 29 March 2021, the FARDC clashed the ADF in the village of Mahala (Ituri, Irumu), located between Ndimo and Otamabere. 1 FARDC soldier and 7 ADF militants were killed during the clashes. The clashes were triggered after the FARDC arrested an ADF aide nearby, in Otamabere. Two days later, the FARDC liberated 9 hostages, including two girls. |
01-December-2021 | 7 Sur 7 | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Democratic Republic of Congo) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Kananga | On 1 December 2021, a group of students gathered in the streets of Kananga (Kananga, Kasai-Central) to protest against the decision of the Minister of Higher Education to replace the Director General of their institution. Another group of students also joined the event to protest against similar bureaucratic changes at their institution. [size=no report] |
02-May-2021 | City Press (South Africa) | 0 | Riots | Violent demonstration | Rioters (South Africa) | Rioters | N/A | N/A | Makgobistad | On 2 May 2021, a group set rubble on fire and blocked a road with rocks in Makgobistad (Ngaka Modiri Molema, North West) in a service delivery demonstration. [size=no report] |
07-January-2022 | Kivu Security Tracker | 1 | Violence against civilians | Attack | Unidentified Armed Group (Democratic Republic of Congo) | Political Militias | Civilians (Democratic Republic of Congo) | Civilians | Kimuka | On 7 January 2022, two members of an unidentified armed group killed a man in his house in the village of Kimuka (Uvira, Sud-Kivu). While the identity of the assailants is unknown, this area is typically frequented by armed/rebel groups. |
29-August-2021 | Corbeau News | 3 | Explosions/Remote violence | Air/drone strike | Wagner Group | External/Other Forces | Civilians (Central African Republic) | Civilians | Dilapoko | On 29 August 2021, Russian mercenaries from Wagner group led an airstrike with helicopters in a village near Dilapoko (Basse-Boumne). Three civilian fatalities and two serious injuries were reported. |
02-August-2019 | Actualite | 2 | Violence against civilians | Attack | Unidentified Ethnic Militia (Democratic Republic of Congo) | Identity Militias | Civilians (Democratic Republic of Congo) | Civilians | Djugu | On 2 August, near Djugu, in Pkawi, 2 civilians were killed by unidentified ethnic militia. |
01-October-2021 | GardaWorld; Swazi Observer | 0 | Protests | Excessive force against protesters | Protesters (eSwatini) | Protesters | Police Forces of eSwatini (1986-) | State Forces | Lobamba | On 1 October 2021, a group took to the streets in Lobamba (Lobamba, Hhohho) in an anti-government demonstration. Security forces reportedly opened fire with live bullets against the group as they tried to deliver a memorandum at the US Embassy. At least one person was injured. [size=no report] |
03-August-2019 | Actualite; Radio Okapi | 2 | Battles | Armed clash | Unidentified Ethnic Militia (Democratic Republic of Congo) | Identity Militias | Police Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (2019-) | State Forces | Pimbo | On 3 August, in Pimbo, an unidentified ethnic militia killed 2 PNC officers during an attack on trading centre. 3 people were injured. |
10-December-2020 | Undisclosed Source | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Nigeria) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Abuja | On 10 December 2020, supporters of the #FreeSowore movement staged a demonstration at the Federal High Court in Abuja (Abuja Municipal LGA, FCT) to demand that the government drop all charges against Sowore. [size=no report] |
26-May-2018 | Menastream | 4 | Battles | Armed clash | Islamist Militia (Mali) | Political Militias | MSA: Movement for Azawad Salvation | Political Militias | Talataye | On May 26, presumed Islamist militants attacked an MSA checkpoint near Talataye and killed at least four militiamen and wounded two others. |
11-January-2020 | Expresso das Ilhas; Inforpress | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Cape Verde) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Sal Rei | On 11 January 2020, a group, mostly students, took to the streets of Sal Rei (Santa Isabel, Boa Vista) in a demonstration to pay homage to a man killed in a criminal attack in Portugal in December 2019 and to demand justice in the case. Similar demonstrations were registered nationally during the day. [size=no report] |
05-March-2021 | Al Chourouk | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Tunisia) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Kairouan | On 5 March 2021, workers in two private vehicle companies protested in Kairouan (Kairouan Sud, Kairouan) to demand social insurance and an improvement in their working conditions. [size=no report] |
30-December-2019 | Sahara Media | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Mauritania) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Nouakchott | On 30 December 2019, teachers protested against low salaries and bad working conditions in front of the ministry of education in Nouakchott. [size=no report] |
29-June-2018 | UNSC | 0 | Battles | Armed clash | Military Forces of South Sudan (2011-) | State Forces | SPLM-In Opposition: Sudan People's Liberation Movement-In Opposition | Rebel Groups | Mangalotore | 29 June. SPLA clashed with SPLA - in Opposition in Livolo County |
21-June-2019 | Facebook | 0 | Explosions/Remote violence | Air/drone strike | Military Forces of Egypt (2014-) | State Forces | Islamic State (Egypt) | Rebel Groups | Naj Shabbanah | On June 21, Military Air Forces bombed suspected IS positions in the Shabbanah area. |
18-March-2021 | MinuteBf; Gulmu Info; Radio Omega | 0 | Battles | Armed clash | Gourmantche Ethnic Militia (Burkina Faso) | Identity Militias | Gourmantche Ethnic Militia (Burkina Faso) | Identity Militias | Fada NGourma | Around 18 March 2021 (between 18 - 19 March), two rival camps of Gourmantche traditional leaders clashed over the succession of a deceased chief in NGourma (Fada NGourma, Gourma). One side was reportedly supported by Koglweogo and volunteer fighters (VDP). A number of people were wounded in the clashes. |
03-November-2020 | Journal du Cameroun; AFP | 0 | Violence against civilians | Attack | Ambazonian Separatists (Cameroon) | Rebel Groups | Civilians (Cameroon) | Civilians | Bamenda | On 3 November 2020, suspected Ambazonian separatists opened fire on a school in Bamenda town (Mezam, Nord-Ouest). They fled at the sight of a military patrol around. No fatality and/or casualty reported. |
23-June-2020 | Al Furqaan | 3 | Battles | Armed clash | Al Shabaab | Rebel Groups | Military Forces of Somalia (2017-) | State Forces | Mogadishu - Wadajir | On 23 June 2020, a PBIED explosion occurred adjacent to the entrance gate of the Turkey-Somalia Military training compound in Mogadishu-Wadajir district (Wadajir, Banadir). A security guard tried to stop the perpetrator, shooting and injuring the bomber before the vest exploded, killing him and two other people. |
08-March-2018 | Kivu Security Tracker | 1 | Violence against civilians | Sexual violence | Unidentified Armed Group (Democratic Republic of Congo) | Political Militias | Civilians (Democratic Republic of Congo) | Civilians | Sake | On 8 March, unidentified armed men raped and killed a 16 year old girl in Sake, Masisi. [women targeted: girls] |
04-November-2019 | Mosaique FM; Nessma | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Tunisia) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Siliana | On 4 November 2019, in Najah 2km North of Siliana, residents blocked the regional road to protest against the diffusion of bad odours in their area and to denounce the poor state of the local infrastructure.[size=no report] |
12-November-2019 | Ethiopia Live Updates | 0 | Riots | Violent demonstration | Rioters (Ethiopia) | Rioters | Military Forces of Ethiopia (2018-) | State Forces | Dire Dawa | On 12 November 2019, rioters erected roadblocks and clashed with federal forces in Dire Dawa who were attempting to open roadways. Intermittent clashes and sporadic gunfire were reported for 5 continuous days, November 10-14. At least 2 people were seriously injured. [size=no report] |
06-April-2020 | This Day (Nigeria); Sun (Nigeria) | 0 | Protests | Peaceful protest | Protesters (Nigeria) | Protesters | N/A | N/A | Calabar | On 6 April 2020, over fifty members of a women football team in Calabar (Calabar LGA, Cross River) demonstrated over the non-payment of their salaries. [size=over fifty) |
06-January-2020 | Studio Tamani | 0 | Battles | Armed clash | JNIM: Group for Support of Islam and Muslims | Rebel Groups | Police Forces of Mali (2013-2020) Gendarmerie | State Forces | Niafounke | On 6 January 2020, presumed JNIM militants attacked the gendarmerie in Niafounke. The attack was repelled, no casualties or damages reported. |