| 5,968,439 |
5.36431 |
5.32371 |
Nigeria |
|
Protesters demonstrate in Ogulagha community (also known as Gulani) demanding the restoration of the scrapped Nigerian Maritime University (NMU) at Okerenkoko, Warri South West Local Government Area. |
| 5,968,443 |
5.4616 |
6.20787 |
Nigeria |
|
Unidentified gunmen abduct traditional ruler in Isoko South Local Government Area. |
| 5,968,448 |
11.8072 |
12.4909 |
Nigeria |
|
At least five members of the Civilian Joint Task Force were killed while four others sustained critical injuries when a Toyota Hilux patrol vehicle rammed into landmines/ Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) in Buma, Kaga LGA suspected to have been planted by members of Boko Haram. |
| 5,968,453 |
14.6667 |
-17.44406 |
Senegal |
|
Police arrested nearly 900 people in a two-day operation in Dakar and Thies in an effort to prevent potential terror attacks. Soldiers stationed on roads and in buildings and carry out searches. |
| 5,968,457 |
13.5 |
-13.6 |
Senegal |
|
Protesters marched against the recent publication by Jeune Afrique of a controversial cartoon depicting a Mourid religious leader. |
| 5,968,461 |
9.08333 |
-12.75 |
Sierra Leone |
|
Youth protested Ebola restrictions that have halted market activity in Barmoi Luma in Kambia district. At least eight people were injured, including with bullet wounds, as demonstrators allegedly burned down a police station and police fired tear gas to disperse them. 18 youths were arrested. |
| 5,968,466 |
8.49 |
-13.2341 |
Sierra Leone |
|
Sierra Leone's Muslim and Christian leaders marched to parliament in Freetown to protest against a controversial draft law on abortion. |
| 5,968,470 |
4.39202 |
46.0884 |
Somalia |
|
Local militia from Xawadle sub-clan attacked an al Shabaab position in Mabaax Village (75km E of Bulo Burte) on 21/01. Reports indicate that AMISOM/SNG forces reached the village after the clash however is not known if they will remain in there. One militia and two al Shabaab fighters were killed in the clash. |
| 5,968,474 |
2.0735 |
45.28 |
Somalia |
|
Two groups of SNG forces exchanged gun-fire in the vicinity of Ex-Control Afgooye (Dayniile Distrct) in the morning of 24/01. Reason behind the clash is said to be land dispute related between Habar-Gidir and Murusade. Both sides suffered casualties (numbers not known) while the situation is still tense. |
| 5,968,478 |
2.15 |
45.116 |
Somalia |
|
Suspected al Shabaab fighters launched a hit and run attack against SNGF position in Carbiska (5km SE of Afgooye) in the evening of 24/01. There was a brief exchange of gun-fire before the attackers withdrew. No casualties were reported. |
