Public Reports
Militancy
May 20, 16:38 UTCLake Chad SITUATION UPDATE: Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau, allegedly killed in clashes with ISWAP in Sambisa forest, Borno State during overnight hours of May 18-19
Protest
May 19, 10:29 UTCNamibia Tactical: Civil society groups to hold protests in Windhoek during the morning hours on May 20; maintain vigilance
Rocket/Mortar
May 18, 16:51 UTCIsrael & Palestinian Territories SITUATION UPDATE: Downtick in rocket attacks from Gaza Strip recorded between May 17-18; hostilities may conclude over coming days, situation to stay volatile
Air Strike
May 17, 16:17 UTCIsrael & Palestinian Territories SITUATION UPDATE: PIJ northern battalion commander killed in IAF airstrikes in Gaza Strip’s Jabaliya on May 17; to prompt rocket attacks towards southern, central Israel
Protest
May 17, 13:02 UTCMalawi Tactical: Multiple demonstrations slated to take place in Lilongwe on May 18; maintain heightened vigilance
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
