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Year: (2016)
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| GTD ID | DATE | COUNTRY | CITY | PERPETRATOR GROUP | FATALITIES | INJURED | TARGET TYPE | REGION | ATTACK TYPE | WEAPON TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201612310024 | 2016-12-31 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 2 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612300024 | 2016-12-30 | Nigeria | Dan Mayan | Boko Haram (suspected) | 1 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Firearms,Melee |
| 201612290008 | 2016-12-29 | Somalia | Afgoye | Al-Shabaab | 6 | 7 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201612290043 | 2016-12-29 | South Sudan | Raga | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201612280032 | 2016-12-28 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201612260038 | 2016-12-26 | Nigeria | Ohoro | Fulani extremists | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201612260020 | 2016-12-26 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612250035 | 2016-12-25 | Somalia | Feer Sagaaro | Al-Shabaab | 5 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201612250016 | 2016-12-25 | Cameroon | Fotokol | Boko Haram | 0 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612240014 | 2016-12-24 | Nigeria | Kafanchan | Fulani extremists (suspected) | 5 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201612240004 | 2016-12-24 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Eringeti | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 9 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201612230016 | 2016-12-23 | Kenya | Kombani | Al-Shabaab,Mombasa Republican Council (MRC) (suspected) | 1 | 3 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Melee,Other |
| 201612220017 | 2016-12-22 | Nigeria | Limankara | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612220014 | 2016-12-22 | Sierra Leone | Devil Hole | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201612210042 | 2016-12-21 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Lisala | Unknown | 5 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612210021 | 2016-12-21 | Nigeria | Warri | Fulani extremists | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201612200027 | 2016-12-20 | Burundi | Rurenga | Unknown | 1 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612180025 | 2016-12-18 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Unknown | 2 | 3 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612180022 | 2016-12-18 | Uganda | Toroi | Unknown | 2 | 6 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612170021 | 2016-12-17 | Somalia | Qoryoley | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612170023 | 2016-12-17 | Somalia | Mahaday | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 10 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201612160026 | 2016-12-16 | Mozambique | Nampula | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201612150073 | 2016-12-15 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Kungu | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Unknown |
| 201612170042 | 2016-12-15 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Beni | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201612150006 | 2016-12-15 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 6 | 12 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612130007 | 2016-12-13 | Somalia | Harardhere | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Unknown |
| 201612120039 | 2016-12-12 | Kenya | El Wak | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Police,Telecommunication | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201612110022 | 2016-12-11 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 2 | 17 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612100023 | 2016-12-10 | Sudan | Bergi | Unknown | 1 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612100025 | 2016-12-10 | Nigeria | Omoku | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201612080039 | 2016-12-08 | Sudan | Abata | Unknown | 0 | 6 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201612060012 | 2016-12-06 | Mali | Niono | Ansar al-Dine (Mali),Macina Liberation Front (FLM) (suspected) | 0 | 2 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612050016 | 2016-12-05 | Somalia | Burhakaba | Al-Shabaab | 6 | 10 | Police,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612050018 | 2016-12-05 | South Sudan | Kongor | Murle Tribe (suspected) | 2 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201612040039 | 2016-12-04 | South Sudan | Bori | Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) | Unknown | Unknown | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201612030032 | 2016-12-03 | Somalia | Bashaashin | Jabha East Africa | 7 | 3 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201612010008 | 2016-12-01 | Somalia | Harardhere | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Unknown |
| 201612030014 | 2016-12-01 | Uganda | Nansana | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611300025 | 2016-11-30 | Kenya | Unknown | Al-Shabaab | 5 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611290005 | 2016-11-29 | Somalia | Galgala | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 12 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611290009 | 2016-11-29 | Mali | Gao | Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) | 4 | 0 | Government (Diplomatic) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611280016 | 2016-11-28 | Mali | Gao | Unknown | 3 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611280045 | 2016-11-28 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Mangasi | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611280018 | 2016-11-28 | Somalia | Guriceel | Ahlu-sunah Wal-jamea (Somalia) | 0 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Unknown |
| 201611280058 | 2016-11-28 | Somalia | Unknown | Al-Shabaab | 5 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination,Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary,Melee |
| 201611270028 | 2016-11-27 | Nigeria | Igbodu | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611270022 | 2016-11-27 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Lukanga | Mai Mai Mazembe Militia | 34 | 20 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201611260027 | 2016-11-26 | Uganda | Kasese | Separatists | 55 | 2 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201611260044 | 2016-11-26 | Nigeria | Bama | Boko Haram | 30 | Unknown | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201611240040 | 2016-11-24 | Uganda | Unknown | Unknown | 4 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611240045 | 2016-11-24 | Nigeria | Shuwa | Boko Haram | 2 | 2 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Unknown |
| 201611230039 | 2016-11-23 | Nigeria | Askira | Boko Haram | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611230057 | 2016-11-23 | Nigeria | Tubali | Unknown | 48 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611230045 | 2016-11-23 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Kyondo | Mayi Mayi | 0 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611230003 | 2016-11-22 | Kenya | Hulugho | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property,Telecommunication | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident),Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201611210013 | 2016-11-21 | Mali | Dilli | Ansar al-Dine (Mali) | 1 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Unknown |
| 201611210007 | 2016-11-21 | Cameroon | Kolofata | Boko Haram | 1 | 0 | Unknown | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611200019 | 2016-11-20 | Somalia | Unknown | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201611190038 | 2016-11-19 | Burundi | Bujumbura | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611190059 | 2016-11-19 | Nigeria | Darka | Boko Haram,Fulani extremists | 2 | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611190017 | 2016-11-19 | Mali | Koro | Ansar al-Dine (Mali) | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary,Unknown |
| 201611180012 | 2016-11-18 | Somalia | Mareerey | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611180037 | 2016-11-18 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 3 | 0 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611160026 | 2016-11-16 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 6 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611160050 | 2016-11-16 | Sudan | Nertiti | Unknown | 1 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611150019 | 2016-11-15 | Kenya | Tumtish | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident) | Firearms |
| 201611150048 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Boftari | Boko Haram | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201611150044 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Kamdzilari | Boko Haram | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201611150039 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Darka | Boko Haram,Fulani extremists | 1 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611150035 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Nembe | Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611140032 | 2016-11-14 | Nigeria | Wasada | Boko Haram | 2 | 5 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611140036 | 2016-11-14 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Rutshuru | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611130041 | 2016-11-13 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Pemba | Unknown | 5 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201611130070 | 2016-11-13 | Nigeria | Kaura district | Fulani extremists | 12 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611120023 | 2016-11-12 | Somalia | Ambaraaso | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611110015 | 2016-11-12 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Beni district | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201611100026 | 2016-11-10 | South Sudan | Yambio | Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) | 1 | 2 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611080003 | 2016-11-09 | Cameroon | Sandaouadjiri | Boko Haram | 20 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611090045 | 2016-11-09 | Somalia | Lambar 50 | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611090053 | 2016-11-09 | Sudan | Rowena | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611090049 | 2016-11-09 | Sudan | Haraza | Unknown | 1 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611080043 | 2016-11-08 | Nigeria | Warri | Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611080044 | 2016-11-08 | Nigeria | Golori | Unknown | 4 | 6 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611070022 | 2016-11-07 | Mali | Banamba | Ansar al-Dine (Mali),Macina Liberation Front (FLM) | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms |
| 201611070032 | 2016-11-07 | Mozambique | Nampula | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Violent Political Party | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201611070045 | 2016-11-07 | Nigeria | Kangarwa | Boko Haram | 14 | 3 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201611060056 | 2016-11-06 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Beni district | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 3 | 2 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611060047 | 2016-11-06 | Nigeria | Ughelli North district | Unknown | 1 | 2 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611050040 | 2016-11-05 | Nigeria | Akwada | Boko Haram | 2 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Explosives,Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611040043 | 2016-11-04 | Nigeria | Bisagana | Boko Haram | 15 | 4 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611020058 | 2016-11-02 | Sudan | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201611020021 | 2016-11-02 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611010020 | 2016-11-01 | Nigeria | Gubio | Boko Haram | 8 | 0 | Unknown | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Explosives |
| 201610310034 | 2016-10-31 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Kitevya | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 6 | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Melee |
| 201610300038 | 2016-10-30 | Mozambique | Nhamapadza | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Violent Political Party | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201610290031 | 2016-10-29 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 4 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611010083 | 2016-10-29 | Somalia | Tayeeglow district | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201610290085 | 2016-10-28 | South Sudan | Yambio | Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) | Unknown | Unknown | Government (Diplomatic) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201610280021 | 2016-10-28 | Somalia | Afmadow | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201610270042 | 2016-10-27 | Kenya | Nairobi | Al-Shabaab (suspected),Jabha East Africa | 1 | 1 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Melee |
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