Africa
Sudan — SAF vs RSF (Khartoum, Darfur, Kordofan)
Urban and regional fighting continues with fluid lines and severe access constraints in Darfur. Key corridors open and close, complicating aid and civilian movement.
DR Congo (East) — Govt & allies vs M23/others (North/South Kivu)
Clashes persist around approaches to Goma and Rutshuru. Regional talks remain fragile as security incidents impact major roads and displacement patterns.
Somalia — Govt & allies vs al-Shabaab (south/central)
Raids, IEDs, and periodic airstrikes continue across Hiran, Middle Shabelle, and Jubaland. Tempo varies by district with intermittent territorial pressure.
Sahel (Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger) — JNIM/IS-Sahel vs state forces
Base attacks and ambushes recur in the Liptako-Gourma tri-border area. Security pressure extends along key transit routes toward coastal states.
Ethiopia (Oromia & Amhara) — Federal/regional vs OLA & local militias
Localized clashes and security operations continue in Oromia and Amhara. Curfews and checkpoints affect movement in several zones.
Cameroon (Anglophone crisis) — Govt vs separatists (NW/SW)
Checkpoint incidents and road ambushes persist at low-to-moderate intensity across the anglophone regions, with periodic travel disruptions.
Mozambique (Cabo Delgado) — Govt/regional forces vs IS-Mozambique
Security sweeps continue around the Palma–Mocímboa corridor. Activity remains episodic near logistics routes.
Libya — Rival coalitions & militias (west/east)
Intermittent militia confrontations and sensitivities around oil facilities keep risk elevated in western and central areas.
Nigeria — Govt vs Boko Haram/ISWAP (NE) & bandit networks (NW)
Operations and raids recur around Lake Chad islands and north-west corridors, with security forces targeting staging areas.
Central African Republic — Govt & allies vs rebel coalitions
Remote prefectures and mining zones see sporadic contact; transport routes face periodic interdictions.
Chad — Govt vs northern rebel factions (episodic)
Security posture remains elevated along northern approaches; cross-border spillover risks persist.
South Sudan — Sub-national militia clashes
Cattle-route disputes and local rivalries drive intermittent violence in multiple states.
Middle East
Israel–Gaza; Hezbollah–Israel (Lebanon)
Daily exchanges continue on the Lebanon frontier alongside ongoing Israeli operations in Gaza. Escalation risk tracks with strike tempo and miscalculation.
Syria — Govt/Russia/Iran vs rebels/HTS; Israel–Iran shadow war
Periodic strikes and ground contact persist across northwest and eastern sectors. Logistics and infrastructure nodes remain at risk.
Yemen/Red Sea — Houthis vs Yemen govt; maritime attacks vs shipping
Missile/drone activity sustains risk along Bab el-Mandeb and into the Red Sea. Inland fronts remain active in spurts.
Iraq — Govt vs ISIS cells; militia–coalition frictions
Counter-terror sweeps continue across desert belts and border seams, alongside periodic IED activity.
Iran–Israel (regional “shadow” conflict)
Cyber, maritime, and deniable strikes shape a diffuse multi-theater risk profile across the region.
Europe & Caucasus
Ukraine — Ukraine vs Russia
Artillery, drones, and localized assaults continue along multiple fronts. Infrastructure strikes cause recurring power and logistics disruptions.
Türkiye–PKK/YPG (Türkiye, N. Iraq, N. Syria)
Air and ground operations persist against PKK positions; northern Syria sees periodic contact along key routes.
Armenia–Azerbaijan (border tensions)
Sporadic exchanges continue amid talks on demarcation and transit corridors. Local incidents periodically disrupt negotiations.
Kosovo (north) — Police/KFOR vs armed groups (episodic)
Flashpoints center on municipal buildings, crossings, and the Ibar bridge area. Security posture remains elevated.
Asia–Pacific
Myanmar — Military vs NUG/PDF & ethnic armies
Multi-front fighting continues with shifting control in borderlands and interior towns. Supply lines remain contested.
Afghanistan — Taliban vs ISIS-K
Counter-terror sweeps and targeted attacks highlight persistent ISIS-K capability across several provinces.
Pakistan — State vs TTP & Baloch militants (KP/Balochistan)
Security operations and militant attacks occur along border districts and highways with periodic mass-casualty incidents.
India (Kashmir) — Security forces vs militants
Encounters and infiltration attempts fluctuate along the LoC and interior valleys; periodic curfews and cordon-and-search ops continue.
Philippines (Mindanao) — Govt vs IS-linked factions/armed groups
Localized clashes and security operations continue in Sulu and Maguindanao belts, with intermittent arrests and surrenders.
Thailand (Deep South) — Govt vs BRN/insurgents
Peace talks coexist with sporadic arson and bomb incidents targeting infrastructure and security sites.
Indonesia (Papua) — Security forces vs separatists
Ambushes and security sweeps persist in highlands and around key mining and infrastructure sites.
Papua New Guinea (Highlands) — Clan/tribal fighting
Episodic mass-casualty ambushes and reprisals continue; state response varies by province.
Americas
Haiti — Govt & partners vs armed gangs (Port-au-Prince/Artibonite)
Operations focus on regaining transit corridors and critical facilities; humanitarian access remains constrained.
Colombia — Govt vs ELN & FARC-Dissidents
Negotiations remain fragile as localized clashes continue in several border and forest departments.
Mexico — State vs major criminal organizations (nationwide)
High-impact violence persists with regional variation; federal–state coordination remains pivotal in hotspots.
Ecuador — State vs gangs
Security operations continue alongside legal and institutional changes aimed at suppressing gang activity.
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