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Year: (2016)
All incidents regardless of doubt.
| GTD ID | DATE | COUNTRY | CITY | PERPETRATOR GROUP | FATALITIES | INJURED | TARGET TYPE | REGION | ATTACK TYPE | WEAPON TYPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201612310016 | 2016-12-31 | Burundi | Muzinda | Unknown | 0 | 8 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612300013 | 2016-12-30 | Somalia | Baidoa | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 3 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Explosives |
| 201612290043 | 2016-12-29 | South Sudan | Raga | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201612290040 | 2016-12-29 | 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 |
| 201612280032 | 2016-12-28 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201612260037 | 2016-12-26 | Nigeria | Ohoro | Fulani extremists (suspected) | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612260038 | 2016-12-26 | Nigeria | Ohoro | Fulani extremists | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201612250017 | 2016-12-25 | Cameroon | Belgede | Boko Haram | 0 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612250037 | 2016-12-25 | Somalia | Bosaso | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | 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 |
| 201612220020 | 2016-12-22 | Sudan | Kabkabiya district | Unknown | Unknown | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | 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 |
| 201612180020 | 2016-12-18 | Somalia | Merca | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | 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 |
| 201612160005 | 2016-12-16 | Burkina Faso | Nassoumbou | Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM),Ansar al-Islam (Burkina Faso),Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS) (suspected) | 17 | Unknown | Military,Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201612160013 | 2016-12-15 | Burundi | Bururi | Unknown | 0 | 8 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201612170042 | 2016-12-15 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Beni | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201612150007 | 2016-12-15 | Somalia | Abud Wak | Ahlu-sunah Wal-jamea (Somalia) | 1 | 2 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 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 |
| 201612060004 | 2016-12-06 | Somalia | Hawina | Al-Shabaab | 4 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 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 |
| 201612030019 | 2016-12-03 | Somalia | Wajid district | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 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 |
| 201611300013 | 2016-11-30 | Mali | Adjelal | Ansar al-Dine (Mali) (suspected) | 5 | 0 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611290005 | 2016-11-29 | Somalia | Galgala | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 12 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611290019 | 2016-11-29 | Kenya | El Wak | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611280048 | 2016-11-28 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Beni district | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611280044 | 2016-11-28 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Bingo | 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 |
| 201611240006 | 2016-11-24 | Sudan | Nyala | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Government (Diplomatic) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201611240045 | 2016-11-24 | Nigeria | Shuwa | Boko Haram | 2 | 2 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Unknown |
| 201611250027 | 2016-11-23 | Somalia | Dumaye | Al-Shabaab | 7 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611230037 | 2016-11-23 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 2 | 0 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611220043 | 2016-11-23 | Sudan | Mukjar | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 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 |
| 201611210011 | 2016-11-21 | Mali | Dilli | Ansar al-Dine (Mali) | 0 | 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 |
| 201611200017 | 2016-11-20 | Mali | Douentza district | Ansar al-Dine (Mali) | 5 | Unknown | Government (General),Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611190038 | 2016-11-19 | Burundi | Bujumbura | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611190061 | 2016-11-19 | Nigeria | Dole | Unknown | 3 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611190030 | 2016-11-19 | Somalia | Kismayo | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 0 | Military,Military,Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives,Unknown |
| 201611210047 | 2016-11-18 | Nigeria | Huni-Gade | Boko Haram,Fulani extremists | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms |
| 201611180036 | 2016-11-18 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 2 | 0 | Transportation | 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 |
| 201611150036 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Nembe | Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611150050 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Kakilmari | Boko Haram | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201611150046 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Kautikari | Boko Haram | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201611150042 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Kuburmbula | Boko Haram | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 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 |
| 201611090045 | 2016-11-09 | Somalia | Lambar 50 | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611090027 | 2016-11-09 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 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 |
| 201611080034 | 2016-11-08 | Mozambique | Mutuali | Mozambique National Resistance Movement (MNR) | 0 | 0 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 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 |
| 201611080029 | 2016-11-07 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611070029 | 2016-11-07 | Cameroon | Wambache | Boko Haram | 0 | 3 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611060046 | 2016-11-06 | South Sudan | Bentiu | Unknown | 0 | 10 | 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 |
| 201611050006 | 2016-11-05 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 5 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611040022 | 2016-11-04 | Mali | Unknown | Ansar al-Dine (Mali) | 1 | 4 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 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 |
| 201611010023 | 2016-11-01 | Somalia | Ceel Baraf | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | 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 |
| 201610300029 | 2016-10-30 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610290043 | 2016-10-29 | Cameroon | Kangarawa | Boko Haram | 3 | 3 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Explosives,Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201610290031 | 2016-10-29 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 4 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610280052 | 2016-10-28 | Nigeria | Obi district | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201610280030 | 2016-10-28 | Nigeria | Unknown | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610270040 | 2016-10-27 | Somalia | Lambar 50 | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
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