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Following the large-scale kidnapping on 15 May in Oyo ​state, where dozens of students and a teacher were abducted by gunmen wearing military uniforms near Yawota, yet another incident took place in Zamfara state in Nigeria’s North West region. On 7 June, at least 39 civilians were kidnapped from the Maradun Local Government Area by armed bandits.

Author Senior Analyst, East Africa More than 200 Orthodox Christian properties were destroyed on Ethiopia’s election day last week (1 June)  in the Arsi zone of Oromia. Even though the election was never expected to change the incumbent government, an incident like this demonstrates why the vote mattered: It acted as a stress multiplier, accelerating the country's existing conflicts.

✓ ACLED is the world’s most trusted source of conflict information > In the past year, Sudan’s war has transformed into a drone-dominated conflict, characterized by both sides rapidly adapting their aerial tactics and supply chains. And it continues to evolve. According to ACLED data, the Sudanese army (SAF) maintains consistent, diversified air- and drone strikes to systematically bombard strongholds of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and aggressively cut supply lines in the west.

Ladd Serwat, Africa Senior Analyst at ACLED, said: “The epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in Ituri has so far been concentrated in areas affected by violence involving Cooperative for the Development of Congo (CODECO) — a loose coalition of predominantly Lendu militias — and the Convention for the Popular Revolution (CRP), a rebel movement formed under Thomas Lubanga, a Ugandan and convicted as a war criminal by the International Criminal Court.

Ladd Serwat, Africa Senior Analyst at ACLED, said: “Exactly five years after a confrontation between Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) led to the death of Boko Haram’s leader, Abubakar Mohammed Shekau, violence between the two groups continues and clashes against military forces are escalating.

Authors Senior Research Assistant ✓ ACLED is the world’s most trusted source of conflict information > The recent defections of two senior commanders from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to the Sudanese army (SAF) highlight a rising trend of infighting within the RSF ranks.

Six weeks into the Iran conflict, the tides are shifting rapidly—and the stakes could not be higher. As the U.S. and Israel escalate their military posture, threatening to impose a naval blockade on Iran, a new chapter in regional power plays is unfolding—one that could redefine control over the Strait of Hormuz and the entire Persian Gulf.

Our daily crisis event coding gives licensed users immediate, actionable insight to inform decision making. Daily crisis data is published at 10:30 a.m. EST, 3:30 p.m. BST, 4:30 p.m. CEST for eligible users. In addition, we publish daily maps of all recorded events in and around Iran in real time, alongside ongoing analytical updates as the crisis unfolds. This map shows US-Israeli attacks on Iran and how Iran is retaliating. Use the filters to adjust the date range.

Ladd Serwat, ACLED’s Africa Senior Analyst, said: “Following the drone strike in Goma that killed a French humanitarian worker, the exact drone or missile type and launch point remain unclear. However, several indicators point to likely involvement by the Congolese armed forces (FARDC). First, FARDC accounts for the vast majority of recorded air- and drone strikes in eastern DRC since 2025.

US-Israeli strikes on Iran on 28 February triggered a full-scale war that quickly escalated across the Middle East and set off a chain of global repercussions (see map below). In this special Middle East regional update, ACLED experts offer their insights on the crisis and an assessment of what’s to come, alongside our usual analysis of current data trends. ACLED has also launched a live Iran crisis hub where eligible users can download daily data published at 9 a.m. EST/3 p.m. CET.