Conflicts in Africa: deaths, displacement and humanitarian aid in figures

The conflicts AFREEQUE follows — Sudan, Ethiopia, DR Congo, Somalia, the Sahel — in figures: violence and its victims month by month (ACLED), the displaced, humanitarian needs and aid funding (UN).

Reported deaths, October 202601–2425–99100–299300–699700–1,4991,500 +

Source: ACLED, via HDX HAPI

Overview

ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.

Country	Reported deaths October 2026	Change	Internally displaced	Humanitarian plan
Sudan	1,205	+63%	8.6 million	50%
Ethiopia	837	+32%	1.9 million	—
DR Congo	259	+27%	1 million	53%
Somalia	696	+103%	3.3 million	35%
Mali	247	−49%	414,524	30%
Burkina Faso	479	+491%	—	27%
Niger	166	+38%	491,302	20%

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