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Tapoa region, Burkina Faso: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Tapoa region, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 451,647 (Wikidata).
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 2 organized-violence events in Tapoa region, Burkina Faso, down -71% from 7 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 13.
Over the 12 months to 31 Jul 2026, 26 events and 110 estimated deaths were recorded in Tapoa region. That is +767% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 110 and 215. 85% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 4. Relative to population, that is 57.6 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Burkina Faso - JNIM (22 events, 109 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Jan 2026Dec 2025Nov 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025
Events in Tapoa region, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Tapoa region, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Dyamongou province | 10 | 54 |
| Gobnangou province | 9 | 30 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Jul 2026 | Gobnangou province Tapoa region | Government of Burkina Faso vs JNIM State-based, 1 civilian, 5 sources | 13 |
| 30 May 2026 | Tapoa region | Government of Burkina Faso vs JNIM State-based | 0 0–2 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Burkina Faso | 25 | 109 |
| JNIM | 23 | 110 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Burkina Faso - JNIM | 22 | 109 |
| Government of Burkina Faso - Civilians | 3 | 0 |
| JNIM - Civilians | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 22 | 85% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 4 | 15% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Tapoa region in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 26 organized-violence events in Tapoa region between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 110 deaths (range 110 to 215).
Is violence in Tapoa region increasing or decreasing?
Decreasing. Events in the last 90 days (2) were down -71% from the preceding 90 days (7).
Who are the main armed actors in Tapoa region?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Burkina Faso (25 events), JNIM (23 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Tapoa region?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Tapoa region, 85% of events over the last 12 months were state-based armed conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
Other regions of Burkina Faso
Kuilsé region · Yaadga region · Bankui region · Goulmou region · Nakambé region · Liptako region · Sirba region · Sourou region · Soum region · Djôrô region · Guiriko region · Tannounyan region
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.