37 killed in herder-farmer conflict over water and land resources in Mali
37 civilians are killed in the ongoing conflict between herders and farmers who are fighting over access to water and land resources in central Mali.
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Herders and farmers who used to coexist peacefully are now inflicting deadly wounds on each other over fights driven by water shortages in the Sahel region of Chad.
Clashes between ethnic groups over access to water
Clashes occur between Pokomo and Wordei ethnic groups over access to a water fresh source in Kenya.
Protesters blockade a road over installation of pre-paid water meters
Members of the Soweto Electricity Crisis Committee blockade a road in their city in protest of the installation of pre-paid water meters in their homes. Police use stun-guns to disperse them.
Militants set fire to a water well and two water pumps
On Saturday, on the outskirts of Garbaharey, Gedo, Somalia, militants set fire to a water well and two water pumps. No casualties are reported and the attack causes an unknown amount of damage. No group claims responsibility, but the militant group al-Shabaab is thought to be responsible for the attack.
A landmine explodes targeting a tanker providing water to Transitional Federal Government (TFG) soldiers
A landmine explodes in Luuq town, Gedo Region, Somalia. The landmine is targeting a tanker providing water to Transitional Federal Government (TFG) soldiers. Three people are killed and an unknown number of people are injured in the attack. No group claims responsibility for the incident, although unnamed sources suspect Al-Shabaab.
Attackers shoot at and set fire to the town’s water pump, destroying the only viable water source
Assailants attack the police station in El Adde town, Gedo region, Somalia. The assailants open fire on the station, causing the Transitional Federal Government (TFG) forces posted there to return fire. There are no reported casualties in the incident. The attackers also shoot at and set fire to the town’s water pump, destroying the only viable water source. No group claims responsibility, but locals attribute the attack to Al-Shabaab, believing that the incident is prompted by the presence of Kenyan…
Unknown gunmen kidnap four Sudanese government drivers of the state water corporation
Unknown gunmen kidnap four Sudanese government drivers of the state water corporation in Um Tajok, Darfur and steal a drilling rig. It is not known if the kidnapped persons and drilling rig are returned.
Assailants attempt to damage a water pump outside of a refugee camp in Darfur
At the Hassa Hissa camp near Zalinjay, Gharb Darfur, Sudan, ten assailants attempt to damage a water pump outside of an internally displaced person (IDP) camp. The armed men open fire on the pump and set fire to the pump and five generators. The assailants fight with occupants of the camp, wounding one. No group claims responsibility, although it is widely believed the Janjaweed Militia is responsible.
Protests over insufficient free water
Members and supporters of the ANC protest over insufficient free water and electricity in South Africa.