African governments are turning to new military partnerships to push back against the Islamic State’s pivot to Africa —from bilateral cooperation to hiring private mercenaries. How are these responses reshaping regional security? Join our upcoming webinar: https://t.co/COCPIsO8D0

US forces escalated airstrikes in October against vessels allegedly used by criminal groups for drug trafficking in the #Caribbean, extending operations to the Pacific. ACLED records at least 61 reported fatalities, including 14 off Mexico’s coast. 📊Full: https://t.co/QZ7XUNE04a

⏰ The webinar is tomorrow! The Islamic State’s pivot to Africa is reshaping conflict dynamics from Somalia and the Sahel to the Lake Chad Basin & northern Mozambique. Join ACLED live to discuss state responses & regional security. 🔗Register: https://t.co/COCPIsO8D0

After years of war, insurgency, and protest, #Iraq’s ruling elites now rely less on force and more on control of state institutions to shape the 11 November elections — turning the vote into an exercise in continuity rather than change.

As #Iraq heads to the polls today, elections are unfolding through control rather than competition. ACLED data show fewer than 100 incidents of political violence in most of 2024 and 2025 — a calm reflecting elite consolidation, not democratic change. 🔎 https://t.co/OdjVOh1A2K

October marked Sudan’s deadliest week since the conflict began in 2023. RSF captured the SAF headquarters in El Fasher on 25 Oct — the last army-held position in Darfur — with reports of around 1,300 civilians killed and tens of thousands displaced. Read: https://t.co/X0UjSxEIPW

Vote-buying. Candidate disqualifications. Manipulated laws. As #Iraq’s 11 November elections approach, leaders are tightening control and preemptively containing competition — turning the vote into a test of Iraq’s post-2003 political order. 🔎 Explore: https://t.co/OdjVOh1A2K

In most cases, religion of victims was unclear or not a determining factor,” notes Ladd Serwat, ACLED’s Senior Africa Analyst, in @WashingtonPost. ACLED data show 20,000+ civilian deaths in Nigeria since 2020, driven by insurgency, land disputes & banditry. https://t.co/ONc90Dae3L

A ceasefire between Hamas & Israel on 10 Oct drove a 48% drop in violence in #Gaza. Despite the truce, Israeli forces conducted around 190 operations in October, killing over 230 Palestinians, mostly near the “Yellow Line.” Explore: https://t.co/jGoA3HaeLH

What’s next for the Arakan Army (AA) in #Myanmar? The AA aims to seize the last military-held areas in Kyaukphyu, Sittwe, and Manaung —a crucial step toward consolidating control over Rakhine state and securing long-term political and economic influence. 🔗 https://t.co/pnzH0YGJt3

Remote opportunities now open at ACLED 🌍 From conflict researchers to backend developers, we’re hiring for key roles that support our mission to deliver timely, reliable data on political violence and protest worldwide. 🧭Apply now: https://t.co/4vBDFVI3sj

Deadly cross-border clashes between Afghanistan & Pakistan in Oct marked the most intense fighting since the Taliban’s 2021 takeover. ACLED records +40 clashes between the 2 countries’ militaries & at least 12 airstrikes in Afghanistan between 10-17 Oct. 🔗 https://t.co/L7aL3mjaSG

Tensions flared around mining sites in #Mozambique’s Montepuez district. On 14 October, ISM raided a security camp guarding a gold concession in Nairoto. The next day, clashes between miners & police in Ntseue village left two officers dead. More: https://t.co/3SL64XTTwS

At least 121 people were killed & 113 arrested during a massive police operation against the Red Command (CV) in Rio de Janeiro —one of the deadliest in Brazil’s history. The raids reignited debate over militarized policing and sparked protests. 🔗Read: https://t.co/QZ7XUNExTI

#Ukraine by the numbers | 25 – 31 October 2025 ▪️ 1,506 political violence events (+7%) ▪️ 101 incidents of violence targeted at civilians (+3%) ▪️ At least 58 fatalities from civilian targeting (-3%) Full breakdown: https://t.co/Cuwoh2tPX2

After former President Trump threatened to send US troops to #Nigeria for not doing enough to protect Christians, the government rejected the claim of targeted persecution. ACLED data show attacks by Fulani herders up 43% from last year. 🎥 @NewsHour:

Unidentified drones disrupted civilian flights and military sites across Europe in Oct, grounding airports in Germany and Spain & triggering new air defense measures in Lithuania. ACLED records 20 unauthorized drone incidents across seven EU countries. 🔗 https://t.co/cd8upUZpSf

While violence in #Iraq is at its lowest levels since 2003, the calm ahead of the 11 November elections comes through repression by leaders whose legitimacy is eroding. Relative stability has been achieved — but at the cost of democratic erosion. 🔎 https://t.co/OdjVOh12dc

Deadly clashes between the West Papua National Liberation Army (TPNPB) & Indonesian forces surged in October, pushing Papua’s death toll to its highest monthly level this year. Among those killed was senior TPNPB commander Lamek Alipky Taplo. Full: https://t.co/hSOQ1vssBY

ICE’s nationwide migration crackdown is driving recurring confrontations at its facilities. Since 9 Sept, over 1,500 arrests under Operation Midway Blitz in Illinois. Portland saw 24 protests in Oct, with law enforcement intervening in at least 14. More: https://t.co/rt9Ab6hlKD

ISM’s growing reach hasn’t reduced its strength. After a drop in 2023, activity surged in 2024 and has stayed high into 2025, with smaller, mobile units helping sustain attacks and stretch security forces across Cabo Delgado.