5,975,758 |
31.75662 |
13.99422 |
Libya |
|
An air strike by an unidentified aircraft hit a convoy in Al-Shumaykh in Bani Walid, 150km southwest of the coastal city of Sirte. The target was believed to have been an Islamic State convoy, but this has not been confirmed. |
5,975,762 |
32.79335 |
12.48845 |
Libya |
|
Aclashwas reported between militants from the Islamic State group and local militias. 9 people were killed in the clash possibly including two Italians who were kidnapped last July. The incident took place on 2 March near the Libyan city of Sabratha. |
5,975,766 |
32.79335 |
12.48845 |
Libya |
|
Two Italians kidnapped last July in Libya were freed on 4 March in a raid on Islamic State hideouts. A statement from the Sabratha military council said that more than 20 IS members -- "mainly Tunisians" -- had been killed over the past two days. 11 fatalities recorded. Two Italian hostages were also released in Sabratha after an operation targeted several houses belonging to Islamic State militants. |
5,975,771 |
32.87881 |
13.20841 |
Libya |
|
The Tripoli home of Misratan politician Abdurrahman Sewehli was hit by a rocket on 4 March in a likely response from those who deplore his support for the Government of National Accord. The RPG hit his home in the Ben Ashour district. |
5,975,775 |
-18.39983 |
47.85645 |
Madagascar |
|
Unidentified individuals fire on miners protesting against expulsion from a mine. The mine is owned by the president's son who is accused of ordering the gunmen to fire. One person is missing and has not been confirmed as dead or alive. |
5,975,779 |
-24.21667 |
45.31667 |
Madagascar |
|
80 Dahalo attack a village in Bekily. They are repulsed by villagers and mercenaries paid by the people to defend their property. Six are killed in the clashes. |
5,975,783 |
-22.35 |
47.83333 |
Madagascar |
|
The people of Vohipeno protest against continued blackouts. There are many arrests during the demonstration. |
5,975,787 |
-15.60262 |
34.52479 |
Malawi |
|
Vigilante militia lynch to death 4 people in Mwanza who were found in possession of bones belonging to albinos. |
5,975,791 |
-16.9167 |
35.2667 |
Malawi |
|
Vigilante militia burn to death 7 suspected of witchcraft because they were found with bones. |
5,975,794 |
18.44 |
1.41 |
Mali |
|
Tensions increased in Mali when Gatia enterred in Kidal on February 2. No shots were fired as GATIA militants enterred the town with 50 pickups. The CMA still controls the town |