Sub-Saharan Africa

People identified as militants destroy several water pumps and a number of fields and seize cattle in Kewa, Djenne, Mopti, Mali.

A march is led by members of Bundu dia Kongo who are protesting the cut off of water and electricity services to their leaders’ residence. Protestors and police clash, leading to injuries in both parties.

Fighting is reported between youth and herdsmen over the alleged killing of a farmer by the herdsmen and the destruction of water sources used by their cattle.

Demonstrations led by residents of Ketu South, Volta, Ghana, who are upset about the drying up of domestic groundwater wells,turn violent. Property is damaged and clashes between residents and police result in the death of one resident and the injury of two others.

Protests in Boke, Guinea about lack of water and electricity lead to clashes between police and protestors, leading to property damage, three dead, and 41 wounded.

People protesting the lack of water supply are dispersed by police after some items are set on fire and access to a local highway is blocked in Matam, Conakry, Guinea.

People protesting in Sangarédi, Boke, Guinea against cuts to water and power services are reported to have raided and attacked the gendarmerie, the police premises, and the residences of several individuals.

Violent clashes break out between youth and police, causing injuries on both sides, including reports of two youths sustaining injuries from gunfire. The youth are protesting against power and water cuts in Sangarédi, Boke, Guinea.

Residents of Nyeri Town, Nyeri, Kenya reportedly destroy an irrigation water pipe that is being run through their land for a neighboring community. The residents who caused the destruction are upset because they don’t believe they would benefit from the project.

A home-made bomb is discovered at a water reservoir at Wallmansthal near Pretoria. It is thought to have been meant to sabotage water supplies to farmers.