Following a recent lull of violence in Libya, increases in armed clashes, shelling and airstrikes were all recorded during the week. Violent confrontations continued between demonstrators and state forces in Guinea, amid nationwide demonstrations against proposed constitutional changes that would allow President Alpha Condé to seek a third term in office. Several demonstrators were killed in the capital Conakry after state forces allegedly opened fire. In Mali, state forces suffered a significant loss in the Ségou region. Military attacks on civilians were reported in Menchum, Donga-Mantung and Ngo-ketunjia departments in the Northwest.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 06, 2020 05:48 UTC