This list highlights some of the most significant conflicts in Africa, showcasing their devastating human cost.
Sudanese Civil War (1983–2005)
• Casualties: Approximately 2 million deaths.
• Displaced Persons: Over 4 million displaced.
Toyota War (1987)
• Casualties: Approximately 10,000 deaths.
• Displaced Persons: Thousands (exact figures unclear).
Rwandan Genocide (1994)
• Casualties: Around 800,000 deaths.
• Displaced Persons: Over 2 million fled.
Somali Civil War (1991–present)
• Casualties: Hundreds of thousands of deaths.
• Displaced Persons: Over 2 million displaced.
Second Congo War (1998–2003)
• Casualties: Estimated 5.4 million deaths.
• Displaced Persons: Over 3 million displaced.
Darfur Conflict (2003–present)
• Casualties: Hundreds of thousands of deaths.
• Displaced Persons: Approximately 2.5 million displaced.
Libyan Civil War (2011, 2014–2020)
• Casualties: Tens of thousands of deaths.
• Displaced Persons: Over 400,000 displaced.
Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria (2009–present)
• Casualties: Over 30,000 deaths.
• Displaced Persons: Approximately 2.3 million displaced.