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Sahel insurgency
Jihadist insurgency in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger (JNIM/ISGS); military juntas post-2020; French withdrawal.
Started : 2012-01-16 · ISO BFA, MLI, NER, TCD, NGA
August 2026
1,072
political violence events
August 2026
2,285
deaths
of which civilians targeted
536
events, 641 deaths
trend
↑ 1 %
events against the May 2026 – July 2026 average
Month by month
Political violence, last 24 months. September 2026 is still incomplete (dotted).
Events
Deaths
Demonstrations in August 2026: 71.
By country
Worst-hit regions
Political violence, June 2026 – August 2026.
| Region | Country | Events | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katsina | NGA | 268 | 452 |
| Zamfara | NGA | 250 | 597 |
| Borno | NGA | 240 | 768 |
| Sokoto | NGA | 221 | 393 |
| Plateau | NGA | 191 | 228 |
| Boucle du Mouhoun | BFA | 171 | 783 |
| Niger | NGA | 149 | 374 |
| Mopti | MLI | 132 | 340 |
Recommended external sources
Data: ACLED, via HDX HAPI (UN OCHA), read on 2026.10.08. Tolls established by ACLED, not validated by the warring parties.