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Banaadir region, Somalia: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Banaadir region, data through 31 Jul 2026.
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 6 organized-violence events in Banaadir region, Somalia, up +100% from 3 in the preceding 90 days. Estimated deaths in the period: 22.
The 12-month total for Banaadir region stands at 20 events and 42 estimated deaths. That is -26% on the previous 12 months. UCDP's low and high estimates put the death toll between 40 and 76. 85% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 12.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Somalia - Al-Shabaab (13 events, 13 estimated deaths).
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Dec 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025
Events in Banaadir region, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Banaadir region, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Mogadishu district | 20 | 42 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jun 2026 | Mogadishu district Banaadir region | Government of Somalia vs SFC State-based, 9 sources | 13 |
| 6 May 2026 | Mogadishu district Banaadir region | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 3 civilian | 7 |
| 10 Jul 2026 | Mogadishu district Banaadir region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based, 3 sources | 1 |
| 10 May 2026 | Mogadishu district Banaadir region | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based | 1 |
| 27 Jun 2026 | Mogadishu district Banaadir region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based | 0 0–1 |
| 5 Jun 2026 | Mogadishu district Banaadir region | Government of Somalia vs Al-Shabaab State-based | 0 0–1 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Somalia | 17 | 31 |
| Al-Shabaab | 13 | 13 |
| Unidentified armed group | 6 | 22 |
| SFC | 1 | 13 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Somalia - Al-Shabaab | 13 | 13 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 3 | 11 |
| Government of Somalia - Civilians | 3 | 5 |
| Government of Somalia - SFC | 1 | 13 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 17 | 85% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 3 | 15% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Banaadir region in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 20 organized-violence events in Banaadir region between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 42 deaths (range 40 to 76).
Is violence in Banaadir region increasing or decreasing?
Increasing. Events in the last 90 days (6) were up +100% on the preceding 90 days (3).
Who are the main armed actors in Banaadir region?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Somalia (17 events), Al-Shabaab (13 events), Unidentified armed group (6 events), SFC (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Banaadir region?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Banaadir 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.
Monthly reports:Jul 2026Jun 2026May 2026Apr 2026Mar 2026Feb 2026Dec 2025Oct 2025Sep 2025Aug 2025Jul 2025Jun 2025May 2025Apr 2025Mar 2025Jan 2025Nov 2024Oct 2024Sep 2024Aug 2024Jul 2024
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Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.