Regional Overview: Africa | May 2023
Overview of political violence and protests in Cameroon, Guinea, Mozambique, Sierra Leone, and Sudan.
Analysis
Africa
Staff
Ladd Serwat
Senior Analyst, Africa
Dr. Ladd Serwat is ACLED’s Africa Senior Analyst. He conducts and coordinates analysis, contributes to the oversight of regional data coverage, manages senior researchers, and serves as the main point of contact for partnerships and external engagement on the Africa desk.
With expertise on the Wagner Group, development policy, and land-related conflict in Africa, Ladd has over 15 years of experience in non-profits, academia, and the private sector. While working broadly across Africa, Ladd specializes in the Great Lakes region, where he has lived, traveled, and worked since 2008. Before joining ACLED, Ladd held several positions focused on humanitarian, development, and youth issues in Burundi, Ethiopia, Tanzania, and the United States.
Ladd holds a PhD in International Development from the University of Sussex, an MSc in African Development from the London School of Economics, and studied International Relations and French at Gonzaga University. His recent publications on the Wagner Group have been featured in major outlets such as TIME, The New York Times, and Le Monde.
Content by this author
Regional Overview: Africa | April 2023
A report on recent conflicts and demonstrations in Sudan, Ethiopia, Togo, Eswatini, and Chad.
Fact Sheet: Conflict Surges in Sudan
An overview of the conflict surge in Sudan and its impact on civilians and political dynamics.
Regional Overview: Africa | March 2023
Key trends in political violence and demonstrations across Africa including Kenya, South Africa, Somalia, Senegal, Nigeria, and Libya.
The resurgence and alliances of the March 23 Movement (M23)
This report profiles the M23 armed group in the Democratic Republic of Congo, analyzing its areas of operation and the changing conflict dynamics around it.
Regional Overview: Africa | February 2023
Violence linked to political events rises in Nigeria, Cameroon, DRC, Zimbabwe, Burkina Faso, and Niger.
Political Violence and the 2023 Nigerian Election
Analysis of political violence in Nigeria during the 2023 elections, highlighting historical and recent events.
Conflict Watchlist 2023: Democratic Republic of Congo
Rising tensions in the Congo due to conflicts, involving M23, ADF, and CODECO.
Past events
ACLED Webinar | Tackling the Islamic State threat in Africa: State responses and the road ahead
Watch ACLED analysts on Somalia, the Sahel, the Lake Chad Basin, the Great Lakes region, and northern Mozambique, for another in-depth analysis of IS’s pivot to Africa and the evolving nature of African regional security.
Webinar | The Islamic State’s pivot to Africa
The Islamic State is increasingly pivoting its operations toward Africa. Watch the recorded webinar for a deep dive with our experts as they examined IS’s expanding strongholds, providing insights into the actions of the group in five African regions.
