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Office of Justice for Victims of Overseas Terrorism

DOJ/OVT Activities by Region - Africa

Learn about DOJ/OVT activities in connection with terrorist attacks involving U.S. citizens in Africa. The activities listed below are a representative sample and don’t include all our work.

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Africa

ITVERP Designations:

  • May 1, 2019 Hostage/Release near border with Burkina Faso

ITVERP Designations:

  • April 4, 2022 Hostage/Release
  • February 10, 2020 Tanwalbougou Armed Attack
  • January 15, 2016 Armed Attack on the Splendid Hotel

ITVERP Designations:

  • May 20, 2008 Bombing in Addis Ababa

ITVERP Designations:

  • January 5, 2020 Armed Attack on Camp Simba, Manda Bay
  • January 15, 2019 Armed Attack at DusitD2 Complex
  • September 21, 2013 Armed Attack in Nairobi
  • July 17, 2009 Hostage Taking in Mandera
  • August 7, 1998 U.S. Embassy Bombing in Nairobi

Other Advocacy and Assistance:

  • September 21, 2013 Armed Attack in Nairobi
    • OVT created a password protected website for U.S victims of the armed attack to stay updated on the Kenyan court proceedings.

ITVERP Designations:

  • January 22, 2022 Mortar Attack in Gao
  • November 20, 2015 Armed Attack on the Radisson Blu Hotel

ITVERP Designations:

  • June 23, 2009 Armed Attack in Nouakchott

ITVERP Designations:

  • March 29, 2021 Armed Attack in Palma

ITVERP Designations:

  • October 4, 2017 Armed Attack in Niger
  • October 1, 2016 Hostage/Release
  • September 18, 1989 Bombing of UTA Flight 772

ITVERP Designations:

  • May 16, 2023 Armed Attack in Nigeria
  • May 07, 2007 Hostage/Release in Niger Delta
  • August 13, 2006 Hostage/Release in Port Harcourt Area
  • February 18, 2006 Hostage/Release in Forcados Area
  • January 11, 2006 Hostage/Release in Delta Area
  • June 27, 1999 Hostage/Release in Port Harcourt River Area

ITVERP Designations:

  • August 04, 1999 Hostage/Release in Occra Hills

ITVERP Designations:

  • January 12, 2022 VBIED Attack in Mogadishu
  • May 9, 2021 Armed Attack in Mogadishu
  • January 31, 2021 Armed Attack in Mogadishu
  • January 17, 2021 IED explosion in Tehsile 
  • November 24, 2020 VBIED Attack in Mogadishu
  • September 07, 2020 Jana Cabdalle VBIED Attack
  • September 9, 2019 IED Explosion in Mogadishu
  • July 12, 2019 Car Bombing and Armed Attack in Kismayo
  • October 14, 2017 Truck Bombing in Mogadishu
  • March 27, 2015 Armed Attack on Hotel in Mogadishu
  • April 20, 2015 Bombing of UN van
  • December 25, 2014 Armed Attack in Mogadishu
  • November 17, 2014 Armed Attack in Mogadishu
  • July 23, 2014 Drive-by-Shooting in Mogadishu
  • January 12, 2012 Hostage Taking in Galkayo
  • September 17, 2009 AMISOM Suicide Bombings in Mogadishu

ITVERP Designations:

  • January 01, 2008 Armed Attack in Khartoum
  • November 01, 1996 Hostage/Release Red Cross Worker
  • August 17, 1996 Hostage/Release in Mapourdit

ITVERP Designations:

  • August 7, 1998 U.S. Embassy Bombing in Dar es Salaam

ITVERP Designations:

  • July 11, 2010 Kampala World Cup Bombings
  • March 1, 1999 Hostage Taking and Murder in Bwindi Park
  • February 14, 1999 Kampala Restaurant Bombing

Other Advocacy and Assistance

  • July 11, 2010 Kampala World Cup Bombings
    • OVT maintained a password protected website for U.S victims of the attack to stay updated on Ugandan court proceedings.
Updated January 30, 2024