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Country-level risk indicators updated by INGO ADVISORY analysts. Switch threat categories to see the picture your operations actually face — from terrorism and political instability to maritime, cyber and travel risk.

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Analyst-rated · Updated Nov 2026
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A rolling view of the ten incident categories INGO ADVISORY monitors across Africa and the Red Sea. Counts update as new events are verified by our analyst desks.

3 active
Terrorism
31 crit
2 active
Civil unrest
21 high
2 active
Piracy
21 high
2 active
Red Sea
21 crit
2 active
Armed conflict
21 crit
2 active
Elections
21 high
2 active
Border closures
21 high
3 active
Airport disruption
32 high
2 active
Health alert
21 high
3 active
Natural disaster
31 crit
1 active
Political
11 high
2 active
Cyber
21 high
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  • CriticalRed Sea·Yemen / Red Sea·12m ago

    Anti-ship missile targets commercial tanker in Bab el-Mandeb

    Panama-flagged tanker reports missile impact 40nm west of Mocha. Vessel proceeding under own power; no casualties reported. UKMTO advisory issued.

    Bab el-Mandeb Strait · Source: UKMTO · INGO ADVISORY maritime desk
  • CriticalTerrorism·Somalia·1h ago

    VBIED detonates near government complex in Mogadishu

    Vehicle-borne IED detonated at a security checkpoint. Al-Shabaab claim of responsibility circulating. Multiple casualties; hospitals on standby.

    KM4 junction, Mogadishu · Source: INGO ADVISORY Horn of Africa desk
  • CriticalArmed conflict·Sudan·3h ago

    Fresh RSF–SAF clashes reported in El Fasher

    Artillery exchanges and drone activity reported overnight. Humanitarian corridor status uncertain; NGO staff advised to hold movement.

    El Fasher, North Darfur · Source: INGO ADVISORY conflict cell
  • CriticalNatural disaster·Mozambique·21h ago

    Cyclone makes landfall on Mozambique coast

    Category 4 system made landfall overnight. Widespread infrastructure damage; humanitarian response ramping up. Air corridors under assessment.

    Nampula province · Source: INGO ADVISORY crisis desk · INGC
  • HighPiracy·Somalia·47m ago

    Attempted boarding of bulk carrier off Eyl coast

    Skiffs approached bulk carrier at speed; armed security team deterred boarding with warning shots. First credible piracy attempt in the sector this quarter.

    80nm east of Eyl · Source: EU NAVFOR · in-country network
  • HighTerrorism·Niger·2h ago

    JNIM ambush on military convoy in Sahel triangle

    Coordinated ambush on FDS patrol using IEDs and small arms. Follows uptick in JNIM activity along the Mali–Niger–Burkina tri-border.

    Tillabéri region · Source: OSINT · liaison networks
  • HighRed Sea·Yemen / Red Sea·4h ago

    USV sighted transiting southern Red Sea

    Coalition assets reported an uncrewed surface vessel on a threatening trajectory before being neutralised. Shipping urged to maintain enhanced posture.

    South of Hodeidah · Source: CTF 153 · UKMTO
  • HighCyber·Kenya·5h ago

    Ransomware campaign targeting regional banking sector

    Threat actor deploying LockBit-derivative against mid-tier financial institutions. Initial access via exposed VPN appliances. Advisory issued to portfolio clients.

    Multiple · Source: INGO ADVISORY cyber threat intel
  • HighPolitical·Mali·6h ago

    Government reshuffle triggers uncertainty in Bamako

    Transitional authority replaces defence and foreign affairs portfolios. Regional response mixed; ECOWAS statement expected.

    Bamako · Source: Political risk desk
  • HighArmed conflict·DR Congo·8h ago

    M23 advances reported in North Kivu

    Heavy fighting reported on Goma axis. Population movements toward Goma continue. INGO staff on hold-in-place protocols.

    Rutshuru territory · Source: MONUSCO · INGO ADVISORY field
  • HighTerrorism·Mozambique·9h ago

    ISCAP raid on village in Cabo Delgado

    Insurgent group struck settlement overnight; property burned and residents displaced. LNG project security posture remains at heightened.

    Macomia district · Source: INGO ADVISORY Southern Africa desk
  • HighElections·DR Congo·10h ago

    Contested presidential vote count enters second week

    Opposition rejects provisional tallies; localised unrest reported in three provinces. Election observers call for transparency in aggregation centres.

    Kinshasa · Source: INGO ADVISORY political desk
  • HighBorder closures·Chad·13h ago

    Chad closes eastern border with Sudan

    Authorities cite security concerns amid RSF advances in West Darfur. Humanitarian cargo movement suspended pending clearance protocol.

    Adré crossing · Source: OCHA · INGO ADVISORY field
  • HighAirport disruption·Mali·15h ago

    Airspace closure over northern Mali

    Civil aviation authority issued NOTAM restricting flights below FL280. Reroute impact for humanitarian air services; ICRC coordinating alternatives.

    Gao FIR · Source: NOTAM · INGO ADVISORY aviation cell
  • HighAirport disruption·Nigeria·17h ago

    Bomb threat prompts terminal evacuation

    Domestic terminal evacuated for 90 minutes. Operations resumed after sweep declared negative. Passenger disruption ongoing through evening.

    Murtala Muhammed International · Source: Airport authority
  • HighHealth alert·Gabon·18h ago

    Marburg virus outbreak declared in equatorial region

    WHO confirms cluster of confirmed cases. Contact tracing under way. Non-essential travel to affected districts discouraged for 30 days.

    Ogooué-Ivindo province · Source: WHO AFRO · INGO ADVISORY health cell
  • HighNatural disaster·South Africa·23h ago

    Flash flooding cuts N1 highway in KwaZulu-Natal

    Multiple road closures; two informal settlements evacuated. Supply chain impact on Durban–Johannesburg freight corridor for 24–48h.

    eThekwini metro · Source: SA Weather Service · field
  • HighCivil unrest·Ghana·1d ago

    Youth-led protests spread to secondary cities

    Demonstrations against economic conditions spreading beyond capital. Scattered property damage; internet performance degraded in affected metros.

    Kumasi, Tamale · Source: INGO ADVISORY West Africa desk
  • ModerateCivil unrest·Kenya·5h ago

    Cost-of-living protests planned in Nairobi CBD

    Organisers calling for demonstrations Friday. Police deployment expected. Advise avoiding CBD 10:00–17:00; brief drivers on secondary routes.

    Nairobi CBD · Source: INGO ADVISORY East Africa desk
  • ModeratePiracy·Togo·7h ago

    Suspicious approach — Gulf of Guinea

    Two skiffs shadowed offshore support vessel for 40 minutes before disengaging. No boarding attempt. Vessels transiting HRA reminded to maintain BMP-WA posture.

    120nm south of Lomé · Source: MDAT-GoG
  • ModerateElections·Nigeria·12h ago

    Campaign rally clashes ahead of general election

    Rival party supporters clashed at a rally; police used tear gas. Increased security posture expected in the fortnight before polling.

    Kaduna · Source: OSINT
  • ModerateBorder closures·Rwanda·14h ago

    Rwanda–Burundi border restrictions extended

    Restrictions on commercial crossings extended by 30 days. Business travellers advised to route via Kigali–Bujumbura air corridor.

    Nemba / Gasenyi · Source: INGO ADVISORY East Africa desk
  • ModerateAirport disruption·Kenya·16h ago

    Cargo handler strike disrupts Jomo Kenyatta ops

    Wildcat industrial action delaying ground handling. Passenger flights operating; cargo throughput reduced ~40%. Clients advised on freight contingencies.

    JKIA, Nairobi · Source: INGO ADVISORY aviation cell
  • ModerateHealth alert·Malawi·20h ago

    Cholera cases rising in flood-affected areas

    Weekly caseload up 22% following flooding. Field teams reinforcing WASH protocols. Duty of care briefings recommended for deployed staff.

    Blantyre district · Source: MSF · Ministry of Health
  • ModerateNatural disaster·DR Congo·1d ago

    Volcanic tremors resume in Virunga chain

    Observatory raises alert level to yellow. No evacuation orders yet; contingency plans reviewed with humanitarian actors in Goma.

    Nyiragongo flank · Source: OVG
  • ModerateCyber·Uganda·1d ago

    Credential-harvesting campaign targets INGO sector

    Spear-phishing lures impersonating donor agencies observed against three INGOs. Advisory pushed with IOCs and mitigation steps.

    Regional · Source: INGO ADVISORY cyber TI
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Advisory note. Ratings are INGO ADVISORY's analyst judgement based on open-source intelligence, in-country networks and client engagements. They inform advisory conversations and are not a substitute for a commissioned country risk assessment. Contact us for tailored briefings.