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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201612310043 | 2016-12-31 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Nakolongbo | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | 0 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201701270001 | 2016-12-30 | Sudan | Nertiti | Sudan Liberation Movement (suspected) | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612300019 | 2016-12-30 | Nigeria | Rann | Boko Haram | 15 | 4 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612290041 | 2016-12-29 | Nigeria | Dogongona | Boko Haram (suspected) | 1 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Firearms,Melee |
| 201612280030 | 2016-12-28 | Somalia | Jalalaqsi | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612270017 | 2016-12-27 | Somalia | Merca district | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612260037 | 2016-12-26 | Nigeria | Ohoro | Fulani extremists (suspected) | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 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 |
| 201612250015 | 2016-12-25 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Oicha | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201612240005 | 2016-12-24 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Mayi Tatu | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) | 8 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201612230018 | 2016-12-23 | Kenya | Tarba | Al-Shabaab | 2 | 0 | Business,Telecommunication | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Explosives,Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201612220014 | 2016-12-22 | Sierra Leone | Devil Hole | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201612220010 | 2016-12-22 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 4 | Police,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612210043 | 2016-12-21 | Nigeria | Kwali | Fulani extremists | Unknown | Unknown | Government (General),Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201612210041 | 2016-12-21 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Lisala | Unknown | 6 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612200021 | 2016-12-20 | Somalia | Bosaso | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201612190029 | 2016-12-19 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Butembo | Allied Democratic Forces (ADF),Mayi Mayi | 5 | 2 | Police,Military,Government (Diplomatic) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612180020 | 2016-12-18 | Somalia | Merca | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612180048 | 2016-12-18 | Mali | Farach | Al-Qaida in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201612170037 | 2016-12-17 | South Africa | Kwalubisi | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 201612160028 | 2016-12-16 | Somalia | Kismayo | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Unknown | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Unknown |
| 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 |
| 201612140021 | 2016-12-14 | Somalia | Gal Hareeri | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 2 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Melee |
| 201612120044 | 2016-12-12 | Nigeria | Kukawa district | Boko Haram | 3 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Explosives |
| 201612110009 | 2016-12-11 | Somalia | Kismayo | Al-Shabaab | 4 | 10 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612120015 | 2016-12-11 | Somalia | Ceel Waaq | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Unknown |
| 201612100025 | 2016-12-10 | Nigeria | Omoku | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms,Melee |
| 201612080013 | 2016-12-08 | Somalia | Bulo Marer | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 2 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612070032 | 2016-12-07 | Mozambique | Inhamitanga | Mozambique National Resistance Movement (MNR) | 0 | 1 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612060012 | 2016-12-06 | Mali | Niono | Ansar al-Dine (Mali),Macina Liberation Front (FLM) (suspected) | 0 | 2 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612050035 | 2016-12-05 | Somalia | Cadaado | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201612050010 | 2016-12-04 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Rutshuru district | Mayi Mayi | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201612030019 | 2016-12-03 | Somalia | Wajid district | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201612020018 | 2016-12-02 | Central African Republic | Yangou Pendere | Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms |
| 201612010006 | 2016-12-01 | Somalia | Garbahaareey | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 3 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611300013 | 2016-11-30 | Mali | Adjelal | Ansar al-Dine (Mali) (suspected) | 5 | 0 | Terrorists/Non-state Militia | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611300041 | 2016-11-30 | Nigeria | Matube | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611290003 | 2016-11-29 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination | Firearms |
| 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 |
| 201611280061 | 2016-11-28 | Somalia | Unknown | Al-Shabaab | 5 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination,Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary,Melee |
| 201611280057 | 2016-11-28 | Somalia | Dumaye | Al-Shabaab | 5 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination,Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary,Melee |
| 201611270027 | 2016-11-27 | Nigeria | Igbodu | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | 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 |
| 201611260050 | 2016-11-26 | South Sudan | Nabiapai | Sudan People's Liberation Movement in Opposition (SPLM-IO) | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping),Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611260044 | 2016-11-26 | Nigeria | Bama | Boko Haram | 30 | Unknown | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201611250029 | 2016-11-25 | Nigeria | Tafan district | Unknown | 4 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611240041 | 2016-11-24 | Niger | Bankilare | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611230037 | 2016-11-23 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 2 | 0 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 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 |
| 201611220008 | 2016-11-22 | Kenya | Tumtish | Al-Shabaab (suspected) | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611220040 | 2016-11-22 | Nigeria | Kwale | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611210048 | 2016-11-21 | Nigeria | Omoku | Unknown | 4 | Unknown | Business,Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611210013 | 2016-11-21 | Mali | Dilli | Ansar al-Dine (Mali) | 1 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Unknown |
| 201611200018 | 2016-11-20 | Mali | Unknown | Ansar al-Dine (Mali) | 4 | 4 | Government (General),Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611190063 | 2016-11-19 | Nigeria | Kwangwami | Unknown | 3 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611190058 | 2016-11-19 | Nigeria | Makalama | Boko Haram | 0 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Explosives,Incendiary |
| 201611180048 | 2016-11-18 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611180013 | 2016-11-18 | Somalia | Buufow | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military,Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary,Unknown |
| 201611170035 | 2016-11-17 | Sudan | Jugojugo | Unknown | 3 | 2 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611160020 | 2016-11-16 | Somalia | Unknown | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Explosives,Firearms |
| 201611150022 | 2016-11-15 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Mbuji-Mayi | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Journalists & Media | Sub-Saharan Africa | Assassination,Hostage Taking (Barricade Incident) | Firearms |
| 201611150045 | 2016-11-15 | Nigeria | Kuburnvwu | Boko Haram | Unknown | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201611150040 | 2016-11-15 | Somalia | Unknown | Unknown | 0 | 2 | Transportation | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | 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 |
| 201611140031 | 2016-11-14 | Nigeria | Southern Ijaw district | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611140036 | 2016-11-14 | Democratic Republic of the Congo | Rutshuru | Unknown | 2 | 0 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201611130073 | 2016-11-13 | Nigeria | Kigam | Fulani extremists | 11 | Unknown | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611130067 | 2016-11-13 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 1 | 2 | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611120022 | 2016-11-12 | Somalia | Ceel Jaalle | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611110012 | 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 |
| 201611100039 | 2016-11-10 | Somalia | Dac | Al-Shabaab | 0 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611090061 | 2016-11-09 | Cameroon | Buea | Separatists | 0 | 0 | Educational Institution | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Melee |
| 201611090039 | 2016-11-09 | Somalia | Afgoye | Al-Shabaab | 1 | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611090052 | 2016-11-09 | Sudan | Kafla | Unknown | 1 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611090048 | 2016-11-09 | Sudan | Matiya | Unknown | 1 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611080044 | 2016-11-08 | Nigeria | Golori | Unknown | 4 | 6 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611080050 | 2016-11-08 | Cameroon | Limani | Boko Haram | 2 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Incendiary |
| 201611070029 | 2016-11-07 | Cameroon | Wambache | Boko Haram | 0 | 3 | Military | 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 |
| 201611070052 | 2016-11-07 | South Sudan | Yei | Unknown | 12 | 0 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms,Incendiary |
| 201611060054 | 2016-11-06 | South Sudan | Juba | Unknown | 0 | 10 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611060019 | 2016-11-06 | Mali | Ngouma | Ansar al-Dine (Mali) | 3 | 7 | Government (Diplomatic),Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201611050006 | 2016-11-05 | Somalia | Mogadishu | Al-Shabaab | 3 | 5 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611040043 | 2016-11-04 | Nigeria | Bisagana | Boko Haram | 15 | 4 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Firearms |
| 201611030045 | 2016-11-03 | Nigeria | Gwoza district | Boko Haram | 5 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion,Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201611020034 | 2016-11-02 | Nigeria | Batan | Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) | 0 | 0 | Utilities | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201611010032 | 2016-11-01 | Ghana | Kumasi | Unknown | 0 | 0 | Government (General) | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610310073 | 2016-10-31 | South Sudan | Yambio | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Police | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms |
| 201610300023 | 2016-10-30 | Somalia | Goof Gaduud | Al-Shabaab | 12 | 10 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201610290031 | 2016-10-29 | Nigeria | Maiduguri | Boko Haram | 4 | 0 | Business | Sub-Saharan Africa | Bombing/Explosion | Explosives |
| 201610280046 | 2016-10-29 | Mozambique | Manica district | Mozambique National Resistance Movement (MNR) | 0 | 1 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Hostage Taking (Kidnapping) | Firearms,Melee |
| 201610280021 | 2016-10-28 | Somalia | Afmadow | Al-Shabaab | Unknown | Unknown | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault | Explosives,Firearms |
| 201610280050 | 2016-10-28 | Somalia | Bardere | Al-Shabaab | 4 | 0 | Military | Sub-Saharan Africa | Unknown | Unknown |
| 201610270048 | 2016-10-27 | Central African Republic | Grimari | Union for Peace in Central Africa (UPC) (suspected) | 10 | 12 | Private Citizens & Property | Sub-Saharan Africa | Armed Assault,Facility/Infrastructure Attack | Firearms,Incendiary |
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