Somalia, October 2026: 696 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In October 2026, ACLED recorded 428 political violence events in Somalia, with 696 deaths (+103% against September 2026), +43% against October 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 34. The most affected region: Bay (545 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 696
- +103% against the month before
- Violent events
- 428
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 34
- Demonstrations
- 75
Reported deaths per month
Regions in October 2026
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay | 545 | 51 | 0 |
| Lower Shabelle | 61 | 148 | 11 |
| Hiraan | 32 | 26 | 7 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 11 | 34 | 2 |
| Middle Shabelle | 11 | 24 | 1 |
| Galguduud | 8 | 18 | 0 |
| Bari | 6 | 29 | 3 |
| Middle Juba | 3 | 10 | 1 |
| Mudug | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| Nugaal | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Sool | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| Awdal | 2 | 21 | 2 |
| Lower Juba | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Gedo | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Sanaag | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Woqooyi Galbeed | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| Bakool | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Articles of October 2026
- Saciid Deni rejects Somalia’s November national dialogue
31 October 2026
- Uganda deploys 48th battle group to Somalia
31 October 2026
- Somali government opposes Kenyan measure
31 October 2026
- Somalia cancels defence agreement with UAE
31 October 2026
- Iranian fishing vessel hijacked off Puntland
31 October 2026
- 109 Ugandan soldiers leave Somalia
30 October 2026
- Somali MP escapes assassination attempt in Mogadishu
30 October 2026
- Jubaland president restricts vice-president’s powers
30 October 2026
- More than 150 Ethiopian homes set alight in Boorama, Somaliland
30 October 2026
- Macawisley militiamen seize federal camp in Beledweyne
30 October 2026
- Somalia’s South West coordinates operations against Al-Shabaab
30 October 2026
- Somali government backs investment in fishing
30 October 2026