Public Reports
Air Strike
May 16, 15:48 UTCIsrael & Palestinian Territories SITUATION UPDATE: IDF strike on building in Gaza City on May 16 reportedly kills dozens of civilians; likely to prompt rocket attack against central Israel
Weather
May 16, 13:39 UTCSouth Asia Tactical (UPDATE): Power supply, flight disruptions recorded in Goa, India on May 16 due to Cyclone Tauktae; remain cognizant of local updates
Politics
May 15, 16:12 UTCEthiopia Alert: National Electoral Board of Ethiopia announces indefinite postponement of June 5 national elections on May 15
Civil Unrest
May 14, 16:21 UTCIsrael & Palestinian Territories SITUATION UPDATE: Seven Palestinian protesters reportedly killed in West Bank on May 14; points to expansion of unrest
Rocket/Mortar
May 13, 20:24 UTCIsrael & Lebanon Alert (UPDATE): Three rockets fired towards Israel’s Shlomi from southern Lebanon on May 13; isolated incident, not indicative of escalation on Israel’s northern border
Militancy
May 13, 16:54 UTCMozambique SITUATION UPDATE: Militants allegedly convening in Mocimboa da Praia to launch offensive as per sources on May 11
Politics
May 13, 8:29 UTCSouthern Africa Special Report: Uncertain economic recovery prospects due to COVID-19 likely to negatively impact political stability, security across the region
Armed Conflict
May 12, 7:37 UTCIsrael & Palestinian Territories SITUATION UPDATE: Over 1,050 rockets fired from Gaza Strip into Israel since evening hours of May 10; further escalation in hostilities likely
Militancy
May 11, 13:36 UTCNigeria Alert: Police investigate IPOB, Yoruba separatist groups over alleged planned attacks in Lagos on May 10
Politics
May 10, 16:34 UTCUganda Tactical: President Museveni’s inauguration slated to be held at Kololo Independence Grounds, Kampala, on May 12; maintain vigilance
Civil Unrest
May 9, 16:41 UTCEthiopia Tactical: Security forces fire tear gas at protesters in Meskel Square, Addis Ababa during evening hours of May 9; avoid nonessential travel
Protest
May 8, 6:08 UTCMyanmar Tactical: Protests against military regime ongoing in multiple areas as of afternoon hours (local time) on May 8; avoid all travel
Militancy
May 7, 17:21 UTCIsrael & Palestinian Territories Alert: Three militants planning attack in central Israel intercepted at military base in West Bank’s Salem on May 7; highly notable given rarity
Weather
May 6, 13:51 UTCSouth Africa Tactical: SAWS releases warning for heavy rains, strong winds, hail storm over Western Cape on May 6; maintain vigilance
Militancy
May 5, 15:37 UTCLake Chad SITUATION UPDATE: ISWAP attack Kanamma, headquarters of Yunusari LGA in Nigeria’s Yobe State on April 29, after capturing nearby Geidam
Militancy
May 5, 14:49 UTCIraq Alert (UPDATE): IS militants on May 5 detonate IEDs at two wells in Kirkuk’s Bay Hassan Oil Field; similar attacks likely to recur
Health
May 4, 6:18 UTCTanzania Tactical: Government announces new COVID-19 travel regulations on May 3; practice increased health precautions
Rocket/Mortar
May 3, 17:34 UTCIraq Tactical: Three rockets fired at Balad Air Base in Salahuddin Province during evening hours of May 3; avoid nonessential travel
Armed Conflict
May 3, 13:08 UTCChad SITUATION UPDATE: CMT announces new transitional government amid temporary lull in clashes with rebel forces on May 2
Protest
May 1, 13:32 UTCDRC Tactical: Civil society group slated to hold protest march towards PM office in Kinshasa at 7:30 (local time) on May 3; maintain vigilance
Protest
Apr 30, 9:11 UTCAsia Tactical: Demonstrations commemorating International Workers’ Day to be held in multiple countries on May 1; maintain vigilance