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Years: (between 2006 and 2014)
All incidents regardless of doubt.
Region: (Sub-Saharan Africa)
| GTD ID | DATE | COUNTRY | CITY | PERPETRATOR GROUP | FATALITIES | INJURED | TARGET TYPE | REGION | ATTACK TYPE | WEAPON TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200802010006 | 2008-02-02 | Chad | N'Djamena | Rebels | 160 | 1001 | Government (General),Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201404150089 | 2014-04-15 | South Sudan | Bentiu | Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) | 287 | 400 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201411280012 | 2014-11-28 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram | 122 | 270 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201309210001 | 2013-09-21 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab | 72 | 201 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident),Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 200910130002 | 2009-10-13 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 200 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201110040009 | 2011-10-04 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 101 | 167 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201404140008 | 2014-04-14 | Nigeria | Abuja | Boko Haram | 71 | 124 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201411030043 | 2014-11-03 | Nigeria | Potiskum | Boko Haram | 31 | 119 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201006130006 | 2010-06-13 | Kenya | Nairobi | Unknown | 6 | 109 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201404180010 | 2014-04-17 | South Sudan | Bor | Unknown | 62 | 100 | Government (Diplomatic),Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201210280011 | 2012-10-28 | Nigeria | Malali | Boko Haram (suspected) | 3 | 100 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200802050001 | 2008-02-05 | Somalia | Bosaso | Unknown | 21 | 100 | Private Citizens & Property,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200702190009 | 2007-02-19 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Unknown | 13 | 100 | Military,Business,Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201411250016 | 2014-11-25 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 65 | 98 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201405170011 | 2014-05-17 | Mali | Kidal | Azawad National Liberation Movement (MNLA) | 44 | 91 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201108260013 | 2011-08-26 | Nigeria | Abuja | Boko Haram | 24 | 81 | Government (Diplomatic) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201411100014 | 2014-11-10 | Nigeria | Potiskum | Boko Haram | 48 | 79 | Educational Institution | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201303180016 | 2013-03-18 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram (suspected) | 39 | 75 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201012240019 | 2010-12-24 | Nigeria | Jos | Boko Haram | 38 | 74 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201405160006 | 2014-05-16 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab | 10 | 70 | Transportation,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Explosives |
| 201201240001 | 2012-01-24 | Somalia | Beledweyne | Al-Shabaab | 31 | 70 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200702010005 | 2007-02-01 | Chad | Adre | Unknown | 32 | 70 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201407010014 | 2014-07-01 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 56 | 69 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201405010003 | 2014-05-01 | Nigeria | Nyanya | Boko Haram | 19 | 66 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201411160025 | 2014-11-16 | Nigeria | Azare | Boko Haram | 11 | 60 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201305050019 | 2013-05-05 | Tanzania | Arusha | Jumuiya ya Taasisi za Kiislam (Community of Muslim Organizations) (suspected) | 3 | 60 | Government (Diplomatic),Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201205040005 | 2012-05-04 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Mambasa | Mai Mai Simba Militia | 27 | 60 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 200912030014 | 2009-12-03 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 24 | 60 | Private Citizens & Property,Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200809220003 | 2008-09-22 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Unknown | 30 | 60 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201304140004 | 2013-04-13 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 38 | 58 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201112250021 | 2011-12-25 | Nigeria | Madalla | Boko Haram | 37 | 57 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201104080018 | 2011-04-08 | Nigeria | Shani | Unknown | 8 | 56 | Private Citizens & Property,Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200909260010 | 2009-09-26 | Rwanda | Kubutare | Unknown | 4 | 52 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200705280001 | 2007-05-28 | Ethiopia | Jijiga | Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) | 5 | 52 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201406250042 | 2014-06-25 | Nigeria | Abuja | Boko Haram | 23 | 51 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201401260022 | 2014-01-27 | Nigeria | Konduga | Boko Haram (suspected) | 52 | 50 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201304260039 | 2013-04-26 | Kenya | Kikwewchi | Unknown | 0 | 50 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201009020020 | 2010-09-02 | Sudan | Tawilah | Unknown | 41 | 50 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201209230003 | 2012-09-23 | Nigeria | Bauchi | Boko Haram (suspected) | 3 | 48 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201103020015 | 2011-03-02 | Somalia | Masagawa | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 47 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unarmed Assault | Melee |
| 201105080024 | 2011-05-08 | Sudan | Warab | Unknown | 34 | 45 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201104120023 | 2011-04-12 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 4 | 45 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200908120010 | 2009-08-12 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Walikale | Democratic Front for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) (suspected),Mayi Mayi (suspected) | 19 | 45 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 200808030016 | 2008-08-03 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Unknown | 20 | 45 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200807270044 | 2008-07-27 | Burundi | Gitega | Party for the Liberation of the Hutu People (PALIPEHUTU) (suspected) | 2 | 45 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200702190006 | 2007-02-19 | Chad | Fada | Union of Forces for Democracy and Development (UFDD) | 63 | 45 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201408240078 | 2014-08-24 | Nigeria | Nbishu | Unknown | 10 | 43 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201405040039 | 2014-05-04 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 43 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201405040040 | 2014-05-04 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 43 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200706220002 | 2007-06-22 | Niger | Agadez | Movement of Niger People for Justice (MNJ) | 15 | 43 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms |
| 201408240079 | 2014-08-24 | Nigeria | Wumban | Unknown | 10 | 42 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201409170051 | 2014-09-17 | Nigeria | Fadan Karshi | Fulani extremists | 12 | 41 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201402100054 | 2014-02-10 | Kenya | Dagoreti | Unknown | 1 | 41 | Educational Institution | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Melee |
| 201206100003 | 2012-06-10 | Nigeria | Jos | Boko Haram | 2 | 41 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201409230056 | 2014-09-23 | Nigeria | Gidan-Gambo | Fulani extremists | 10 | 40 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201307190052 | 2013-07-19 | Mali | Kidal | Azawad National Liberation Movement (MNLA) | 0 | 40 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Incendiary |
| 201203210038 | 2012-03-22 | Mali | Bamako | National Committee for the Restoration of Democracy and State (CNRDR) | 1 | 40 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201203100002 | 2012-03-10 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 4 | 40 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201105290006 | 2011-05-29 | Nigeria | Bauchi | Boko Haram | 14 | 40 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201012200010 | 2010-12-20 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 3 | 40 | Private Citizens & Property,Private Citizens & Property,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200712170004 | 2007-12-17 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 34 | 40 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Firearms |
| 200611130001 | 2006-11-13 | Sudan | Unknown | Janjaweed | 30 | 40 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201111300014 | 2011-11-30 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 4 | 39 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200808200009 | 2008-08-20 | Somalia | Kismayo | Al-Shabaab | 28 | 39 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201407140074 | 2014-07-14 | Nigeria | Dille | Boko Haram | 57 | 38 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Explosives,Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201202260012 | 2012-02-26 | Nigeria | Jos | Boko Haram | 5 | 38 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201312050020 | 2013-12-05 | Somalia | Bosaso | Al-Shabaab | 10 | 37 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201205280003 | 2012-05-28 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 1 | 37 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201312140012 | 2013-12-14 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 4 | 36 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201007110007 | 2010-07-11 | Uganda | Kampala | Al-Shabaab | 15 | 36 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201204090012 | 2012-04-09 | Somalia | Baidoa | Al-Shabaab | 12 | 35 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201102210001 | 2011-02-21 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 19 | 35 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201007110008 | 2010-07-11 | Uganda | Kampala | Al-Shabaab | 60 | 35 | Business,Private Citizens & Property,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200810070004 | 2008-10-07 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 20 | 35 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200706110014 | 2007-06-11 | Kenya | Nairobi | Unknown | 3 | 35 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201409170049 | 2014-09-17 | Nigeria | Kano | Boko Haram | 17 | 34 | Educational Institution | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201407060043 | 2014-07-06 | Central African Republic | Paoua | Unknown | 0 | 34 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201103020016 | 2011-03-02 | Nigeria | Suleja | Boko Haram | 10 | 34 | Private Citizens & Property,Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201410310063 | 2014-10-31 | Nigeria | Gombe | Boko Haram | 7 | 33 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201310190002 | 2013-10-19 | Somalia | Beledweyne | Al-Shabaab | 16 | 33 | Military,Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201207010001 | 2012-07-01 | Kenya | Garissa | Al-Shabaab | 9 | 33 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201207010002 | 2012-07-01 | Kenya | Garissa | Al-Shabaab | 9 | 33 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201307260011 | 2013-07-26 | Rwanda | Kigali | Democratic Front for the Liberation of Rwanda (FDLR) | 3 | 32 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201401250027 | 2014-01-25 | Madagascar | Antananarivo | Unknown | 1 | 31 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201005160015 | 2010-05-16 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Unknown | 16 | 31 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201005010002 | 2010-05-01 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Unknown | 19 | 31 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200805220008 | 2008-05-22 | Mali | Abeibara | Unknown | 32 | 31 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201409220106 | 2014-09-22 | Sudan | Buram | Unknown | 2 | 30 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201409010036 | 2014-09-01 | Nigeria | Bama | Boko Haram | 59 | 30 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201312020032 | 2013-12-02 | Central African Republic | Boali | Anti-Balaka Militia | 12 | 30 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201310220022 | 2013-10-22 | Nigeria | Warri | Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) | 0 | 30 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201307270009 | 2013-07-27 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 25 | 30 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201211180008 | 2012-11-18 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab | 10 | 30 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201203310012 | 2012-03-31 | Kenya | Mtwapa | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 30 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201202290024 | 2012-02-29 | Somalia | Garbahaareey | Al-Shabaab | 15 | 30 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201106260019 | 2011-06-26 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram (suspected) | 25 | 30 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201008310006 | 2010-08-31 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Unknown | 15 | 30 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201004120017 | 2010-04-12 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Unknown | 20 | 30 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 200610150010 | 2006-10-15 | Ethiopia | Bashasha | Unknown | 10 | 30 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Melee |
| 201310200012 | 2013-10-20 | South Sudan | Unknown | David Yau Yau Militia,Murle Tribe (suspected) | 27 | 29 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms,Incendiary |
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