Water pumps destroyed in conflict over access to water in Mali
People identified as militants destroy several water pumps and a number of fields and seize cattle in Kewa, Djenne, Mopti, Mali.
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Protests in Guinea over lack of water and electricity lead to violent clashes, killing three and injuring many
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