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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
September 2026
940
political violence events
September 2026
1,619
deaths
of which civilians targeted
481
events, 581 deaths
trend
↓ 14 %
events against the June 2026 – August 2026 average
Month by month
Political violence, last 24 months. October 2026 is still incomplete (dotted).
Events
Deaths
Demonstrations in September 2026: 86.
By country
Worst-hit regions
Political violence, July 2026 – September 2026.
| Region | Country | Events | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katsina | NGA | 271 | 449 |
| Plateau | NGA | 242 | 254 |
| Zamfara | NGA | 238 | 522 |
| Sokoto | NGA | 207 | 333 |
| Borno | NGA | 203 | 755 |
| Kaduna | NGA | 148 | 141 |
| Niger | NGA | 147 | 314 |
| Boucle du Mouhoun | BFA | 137 | 351 |
Ground footage
2 geolocated images over the last 14 days collected (2 facts), of which 1 videos. Main hotspots: Agadez (Niger) (1), Arlit (Niger) (1).
Recommended external sources
Data: ACLED, via HDX HAPI (UN OCHA), read on 2026.11.04. Tolls established by ACLED, not validated by the warring parties.