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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 |
| 201701270001 | 2016-12-30 | Sudan | Nertiti | Sudan Liberation Movement (suspected) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612300013 | 2016-12-30 | Somalia | Baidoa | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 3 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Explosives |
| 201612290030 | 2016-12-29 | Mozambique | Namutequeliua | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201612290008 | 2016-12-29 | Somalia | Afgoye | Al-Shabaab | 6 | 7 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201612270008 | 2016-12-27 | Somalia | Kismayo district | Al-Shabaab | 5 | Unknown | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201612260033 | 2016-12-26 | South Africa | Nongoma | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201612250012 | 2016-12-25 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Rutshuru district | Mai Mai Mazembe Militia | 13 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201612250018 | 2016-12-25 | Cameroon | Magam | Boko Haram | 0 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612250013 | 2016-12-25 | Cameroon | Mora | Boko Haram | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612240006 | 2016-12-24 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Baobab | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 8 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201612230013 | 2016-12-23 | Somalia | Daynunay | Al-Shabaab | 7 | 6 | Military,Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612220010 | 2016-12-22 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 4 | Police,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612220004 | 2016-12-22 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Bwalanda | Hutu extremists | 19 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612210045 | 2016-12-21 | Sudan | Kabkabiya | Unknown | 0 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms,Melee |
| 201612210040 | 2016-12-21 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Lisala | Unknown | 6 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201612210046 | 2016-12-21 | Somalia | Caloola | Al-Shabaab | 1 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201612200035 | 2016-12-20 | Mali | Hombori | Muslim extremists | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201612180041 | 2016-12-18 | Nigeria | Gassol district | Unknown | 18 | 18 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Melee |
| 201612180022 | 2016-12-18 | Uganda | Toroi | Unknown | 2 | 6 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612170028 | 2016-12-17 | Somalia | Kismayo | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 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 |
| 201612150032 | 2016-12-15 | Sudan | Tagga | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hijacking,Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612150016 | 2016-12-15 | Somalia | Bosaso | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201612150019 | 2016-12-15 | Nigeria | Rann | Boko Haram | 0 | 0 | Unknown | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612150022 | 2016-12-14 | Nigeria | Gogwada | Fulani extremists | 15 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Unknown |
| 201612120014 | 2016-12-12 | Somalia | Biyo Cadde | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612110008 | 2016-12-11 | Somalia | Ceel Waaq | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 3 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201612110035 | 2016-12-11 | Sudan | Fanga | Janjaweed | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201612100009 | 2016-12-10 | Somalia | Tabda | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Military,Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612080012 | 2016-12-08 | Somalia | Goof Gaduud | Al-Shabaab | 14 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612070004 | 2016-12-07 | Somalia | War Maxan | Al-Shabaab | 3 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612060032 | 2016-12-06 | Sudan | Nyala | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201612050029 | 2016-12-05 | South Africa | Sundumbili | Unknown | 1 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201612040034 | 2016-12-04 | Nigeria | Kangarwa | Boko Haram | 14 | 3 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms,Firearms |
| 201612030026 | 2016-12-03 | South Sudan | Unknown | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201612020017 | 2016-12-02 | Sudan | Kabkabiya | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612010005 | 2016-12-01 | Somalia | Jowhar | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 3 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201611300013 | 2016-11-30 | Mali | Adjelal | Ansar al-Dine (Mali) (suspected) | 5 | 0 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611300040 | 2016-11-30 | Nigeria | Imeni | Unknown | 5 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611290019 | 2016-11-29 | Kenya | El Wak | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611280047 | 2016-11-28 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Beni district | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611280043 | 2016-11-28 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Kanyama | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 4 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms |
| 201611280060 | 2016-11-28 | Somalia | Unknown | Al-Shabaab | 5 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination,Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary,Melee |
| 201611280042 | 2016-11-28 | Nigeria | Igbodu | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201611270026 | 2016-11-27 | Nigeria | Otu-Jeremi | Niger Delta Greenland Justice Mandate (NDGJM) (suspected) | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 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 |
| 201611260047 | 2016-11-26 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Dungu district | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms |
| 201611260041 | 2016-11-26 | Somalia | Mareerey | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611250042 | 2016-11-25 | Sudan | Mukjar | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201611240041 | 2016-11-24 | Niger | Bankilare | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611240031 | 2016-11-24 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 3 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Explosives |
| 201611230038 | 2016-11-23 | Nigeria | Huyum | Boko Haram | 5 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident),Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611240027 | 2016-11-23 | Somalia | Leego | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611220008 | 2016-11-22 | Kenya | Tumtish | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611210040 | 2016-11-22 | Somalia | Lambar 50 | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611210046 | 2016-11-21 | Kenya | Hulugho | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611210011 | 2016-11-21 | Mali | Dilli | Ansar al-Dine (Mali) | 0 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Unknown |
| 201611200017 | 2016-11-20 | Mali | Douentza district | Ansar al-Dine (Mali) | 5 | Unknown | Government (General),Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611190062 | 2016-11-19 | Nigeria | Zurmi district | Unknown | 3 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611190056 | 2016-11-19 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611180057 | 2016-11-18 | Central African Republic | Obo district | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611180049 | 2016-11-18 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611180035 | 2016-11-18 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 1 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611160019 | 2016-11-16 | Somalia | Kismayo | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 3 | Business,Military | 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 |
| 201611150037 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Nembe | Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611150018 | 2016-11-15 | Somalia | Tayeeglow | Al-Shabaab | 32 | 40 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201611140015 | 2016-11-14 | Somalia | Burhakaba | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611140045 | 2016-11-14 | Uganda | Iganga district | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Religious Figures/Institutions | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unarmed Assault | Melee |
| 201611130041 | 2016-11-13 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Pemba | Unknown | 5 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201611130072 | 2016-11-13 | Nigeria | Ungwan Magaji | Fulani extremists | 11 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611130066 | 2016-11-13 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611110016 | 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 |
| 201611100015 | 2016-11-10 | South Africa | Margate | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201611090027 | 2016-11-09 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201611090040 | 2016-11-09 | Somalia | Afgoye | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611090051 | 2016-11-09 | Sudan | Mayol | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611090047 | 2016-11-09 | Sudan | Dendora | Unknown | 1 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611080040 | 2016-11-08 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Goma | Unknown | 1 | 32 | Government (Diplomatic),Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611080043 | 2016-11-08 | Nigeria | Warri | Niger Delta Avengers (NDA) | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611080028 | 2016-11-08 | Niger | Bani Bangou | Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS),Movement for Oneness and Jihad in West Africa (MUJAO) | 7 | 3 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611070020 | 2016-11-07 | Mali | Banamba | Ansar al-Dine (Mali),Macina Liberation Front (FLM) | Unknown | Unknown | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611080029 | 2016-11-07 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | 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 |
| 201611060020 | 2016-11-06 | Mali | Gourma Rhaous | Ansar al-Dine (Mali) | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611050062 | 2016-11-05 | Mozambique | Chimoio | Unknown | 0 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201611050064 | 2016-11-05 | Sudan | Saraf Jidad | Janjaweed | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201611030044 | 2016-11-03 | Nigeria | Yamtage | Boko Haram | 1 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611020029 | 2016-11-02 | Mozambique | Mocuba | Unknown | 0 | 1 | Violent Political Party | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201611020023 | 2016-11-02 | Somalia | Ceel Waaq | Al-Shabaab | 4 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610310030 | 2016-10-31 | Nigeria | Ethiope East district | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610300015 | 2016-10-30 | Somalia | Hudur | Al-Shabaab | 1 | Unknown | Military,Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610290033 | 2016-10-29 | Nigeria | Lokoja | Fulani extremists (suspected) | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms,Melee |
| 201610290023 | 2016-10-29 | Somalia | Afmadow | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 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 |
| 201610280038 | 2016-10-28 | Central African Republic | Bambari | Anti-Balaka Militia | 0 | 1 | Government (Diplomatic) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201610280013 | 2016-10-28 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
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