Somalia, September 2026: 343 reported deaths in political violence, according to ACLED
In September 2026, ACLED recorded 405 political violence events in Somalia, with 343 deaths (−41% against August 2026), −44% against September 2025. Attacks on civilians killed 23. The most affected region: Bay (139 deaths). ACLED counts the deaths reported by public sources: actual tolls are often higher.
- Reported deaths
- 343
- −41% against the month before
- Violent events
- 405
- Civilians killed (targeted attacks)
- 23
- Demonstrations
- 81
Reported deaths per month
Regions in September 2026
| Region | Reported deaths | Violent events | Civilians killed (targeted attacks) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay | 139 | 52 | 4 |
| Lower Shabelle | 55 | 123 | 3 |
| Middle Juba | 44 | 16 | 1 |
| Middle Shabelle | 21 | 33 | 1 |
| Gedo | 14 | 10 | 1 |
| Lower Juba | 13 | 38 | 0 |
| Banadir (Mogadishu) | 12 | 21 | 3 |
| Galguduud | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| Sool | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| Bari | 8 | 38 | 5 |
| Mudug | 8 | 7 | 2 |
| Sanaag | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Hiraan | 2 | 17 | 2 |
| Bakool | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Togdheer | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Awdal | 0 | 17 | 0 |
Articles of September 2026
- Pakistan to repatriate bodies of three nationals killed in Puntland
30 September 2026
- Puntland says five sailors were killed before assault
30 September 2026
- Puntland steps up anti-piracy operations in Somalia
29 September 2026
- Al-Shabaab could retake Qoryooley and other Somali towns
25 September 2026
- Somalia’s NISA says Al-Shabaab leader and three guards killed
20 September 2026
- Somali party JSP endorses Cali Guudlaawe Xuseen for HirShabelle
14 September 2026
- Somali army discusses operations against Al-Shabaab with US
13 September 2026
- Somali military court sentences soldier to death
13 September 2026
- Somalia to end clan-based public recruitment
12 September 2026