Preview of 2024 Somalia Control Map
Though our 2024 Somalia map is not yet finalized, subscribers can find a preliminary edition here (without the report), showing our accurate but less-precise assessment as of June.
African Governments
Sudan Control Map & Timeline: Former Rebels Join Fight – June 2024
The bulk of Darfur’s Joint Force former rebel coalition has joined the fight alongside the SAF, while a smaller camp has regrouped as a new Neutral Joint Force. Meanwhile, the SAF has made major gains within Omdurman city.
Sudan Control Map & Timeline: Former Rebels Join Fight – June 2024 Full Article »
Sudan Control Map & Timeline: RSF Takes Eastern City – Jan. 2024 (Subscription)
In December 2023, the RSF shocked Sudan by capturing the major eastern city of Wad Medani in Gezira state. Meanwhile, Darfuri former rebel groups rallied their forces amid divisions over whether to ally with the SAF.
Sudan Control Map & Timeline: RSF Takes Eastern City – Jan. 2024 (Subscription) Full Article »
Sudan Control Map & Timeline: RSF Takes Darfur Cities – Dec. 2023 (Subscription)
From October to December of 2023, the RSF completed its control of all but one of Darfur’s state capitals, while also expanding slightly south of Khartoum. Former and current rebel groups were rallying to defend El Fasher, the last Darfur capital, from an RSF takeover.
Sudan Control Map & Timeline: RSF Takes Darfur Cities – Dec. 2023 (Subscription) Full Article »
Sudan War Control Map & Timeline – October 2023
All new map and timeline: Seven months into Sudan’s new civil war, the RSF controlled much of Khartoum and part of every state capital in Darfur. Meanwhile, pre-existing rebel groups continued to control parts of South Kordofan and Blue Nile states and Darfur’s Jebel Marra.
Sudan War Control Map & Timeline – October 2023 Full Article »
Somalia Control Map & Timeline: Al Shabaab in Retreat – January 2023 (Subscription) – Final Version
Somalia’s pro-federal alliance has captured several major towns from Al Shabaab, in its biggest gains against the group in almost a decade.
Ethiopia Control Map: Tigray War Revival & New Truce – Nov. 2022 (Subscription)
The Ethiopian government, with ally Eritrea, recaptured many of Tigray’s major towns ahead of the new peace deal. Meanwhile, the insurgency in Oromia continues.
Ethiopia Control Map: Tigray War Revival & New Truce – Nov. 2022 (Subscription) Full Article »
Central African Republic Control Map & Timeline – May 2022 (Subscription)
Pro-government forces led by the Russian Wagner Group have penetrated deep inside the once-rebel-dominated northeast, while the UPC rebel group has rejoined the CPC anti-government coalition.
Central African Republic Control Map & Timeline – May 2022 (Subscription) Full Article »
Ethiopia Control Map: Tigray War on Pause – April 2022 (Subscription)
After expanding their control a bit farther into neighboring Afar state, Tigray rebels have reached an informal truce with the Ethiopian government. Meanwhile, the insurgency in Oromia state continues.
Ethiopia Control Map: Tigray War on Pause – April 2022 (Subscription) Full Article »
Mozambique Control Map: Insurgency Shifts West – February 2022
After being driven from the key northeastern towns of Palma and Mocímboa da Praia by Rwandan-led forces, Mozambique’s insurgents have dispersed westward as far as Meluco and Mueda districts, as well as the neighboring province of Niassa.
Mozambique Control Map: Insurgency Shifts West – February 2022 Full Article »