Twenty people are killed over access to fresh water
Twenty people total are killed in clashes between Orma and Pokomo ethnic groups over access to fresh water in Kenya.
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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.
Ethiopian killed in water fight
One man stabbed to death during fight over clean water during famine in Ethiopia.
Kenyans battle monkeys for drought relief
A clash between villagers and thirsty monkeys leaves eight apes dead and ten villagers wounded. The duel starts after water tankers bring water to a drought-stricken area and monkeys desperate for water attack the villagers.
Regional drought heightens tensions in Ethiopia and Kenya
The Ethiopian government says that regional drought worsens traditional conflicts at watering points and over access to pasture. The tensions are heightened by the presence of the Oromo Liberation Front (OLF), an Ethiopian armed opposition group said to be operating from Kenyan territory near the common border.
South African intelligence agency reports discovery of a plot by far right-wing nationalists to kill millions of black South Afr
A major plot to kill millions of black South Africans living in the townships near Johannesburg is discovered by the South African National Intelligence Agency. The attackers are a group of far right-wing white South Africans. Their plans consist of contaminating water supplies by pouring an agricultural chemical into reservoirs that supply four townships.
Protests over the increase in water tariffs
Protesters in Bamako, Mali protest the increase of water and power tariffs by the government.
Protests over insufficient free water
Members and supporters of the ANC protest over insufficient free water and electricity in South Africa.
Deadly fight between Kenyan herders and farmers
At least 130 people are killed in a string of clashes between Pokomo farmers and Orma, semi-nomadic cattle herders over access to land and river water.