According to the 2026 Global Terrorism Index, Africa experienced several devastating terrorist attacks in 2025, predominantly affecting West and Central Africa.
Key Findings
- Burkina Faso faced the most severe impact, with four fatal attacks including the deadliest single event that caused 120 deaths.
- Two other attacks in Burkina Faso resulted in 100 fatalities each, while an additional incident claimed 65 lives.
- Niger and the Democratic Republic of the Congo each suffered major attacks causing 71 deaths. The DRC also experienced a separate attack with 70 fatalities.
- Mali recorded an attack that led to 66 deaths.
- Somalia and Nigeria each endured violent incidents resulting in 63 fatalities.
These statistics highlight a concentrated pattern of lethal terrorist violence across multiple African nations, emphasizing the ongoing security challenges in these regions during 2025.
