Conflict Monitor
Wars in Africa 2026: live conflict tracking across the continent
Track active conflicts, military developments, and geopolitical escalation related to Africa. Connect events directly to Catalyst's market impact layer.
Active conflict events — Africa
Conflict updates ordered for fast scanning and route-through into the event detail surface.
| Event | Type | Severity |
|---|---|---|
💥 Eritrea-Ethiopia Conflict Escalation Tensions are escalating between Eritrea and Ethiopia, indicating a potential conflict in the region. | Conflict | MEDIUM |
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About this tracker
Active Conflicts Across Africa
Africa hosts more active armed conflicts than any other continent, with wars and insurgencies spanning the continent from the Sahel to the Horn of Africa to the Great Lakes region. The most devastating include the Sudan civil war (SAF vs. RSF, millions displaced), the DRC conflict (M23 and 100+ armed groups in eastern provinces), and the Sahel insurgency (jihadist groups across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger).
Other significant conflicts include the Mozambique insurgency in Cabo Delgado (threatening gas developments), Somalia's war against al-Shabaab, periodic violence in Nigeria (Boko Haram, herder-farmer conflicts, banditry), and the aftermath of Ethiopia's Tigray war. Track all African conflicts on our conflict map and see detailed pages for Sudan and Congo.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many wars are happening in Africa right now?
Africa has over a dozen active armed conflicts of varying intensity. Major wars include Sudan (civil war), DRC (M23 rebellion and multi-group conflict), and the Sahel insurgency. Numerous other conflicts involve lower-intensity violence in Nigeria, Mozambique, Somalia, Ethiopia, and elsewhere.
What is causing the conflicts in Africa?
African conflicts have diverse causes including competition for power and resources, ethnic and sectarian tensions, jihadist insurgencies, climate-driven resource scarcity, and weak governance institutions. Many are exacerbated by external interference, arms flows, and the legacy of colonial borders that divided ethnic groups.
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Last updated 1/11/2026, 6:09:27 PM