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15 Feb 2022 DAKAR, Senegal
Diplomacy Talks -- Full English Transcript Interview: Abdoulaye Sene, Executive Secretary, 9th World Water Forum
In an exclusive interview with The Water Diplomat, Abdoulaye Sene, Executive Secretary of the 9th World Water Forum offers diplomatic insight into the goals and objectives of the "Water Security for Peace and Development" Forum to be held in Dakar 21 to 26 March 2022.
14 Feb 2022 ROME, Italy
Drought Threatens Millions In Horn Of Africa
Twelve to 14 million people affected; mounting livestock losses; donor community has committed only 2 percent of requirements.
13 Feb 2022 KAMPALA, Uganda
Regional Water Forum: Importance Of Groundwater For Resilience
IGAD organizes 2nd Water Dialogue Forum on "Groundwater For Resilience"; the axis of groundwater for peace and stability, groundwater for climate change and resilience to drought
11 Feb 2022 CAIRO, Egypt
GERD Negotiations: Egypt Sends Out Feeler
Ahead of African Union summit, Egypt's Prime Minister has called for dam negotiations to resume and follows Ethiopia's conciliatory statements of mutual benefit for Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia.
11 Feb 2022 KIGALI, Rwanda
Economic Importance Of Rwanda’s Muvumba River Affected By Pollution
Testing of Muvumba River water at several points throughout 2020 reveals significant deterioration in river water quality. Chemical fertilisers and pesticides, the encroachment of buffer zones along riverbanks, and inappropriate management of wetlands are all factors.
16 Jan 2022 JUBA, South Sudan
Tension De-escalation In South Sudan
Efforts to minimize fatal attacks and implement Marial Bai Agreement to allocate resources and implement procedures for mobile courts in dispute settlement.
16 Jan 2022 CAIRO, Egypt
Egypt: Irrigation Canal Refurbishment Project About One-Third Complete
Irrigation canal refurbishment, water quality improvements, wastewater management and construction of desalination plants all part of 20 year plan. Nile River shortages anticipated
8 Jan 2022 RUNDU, Namibia
Communal Land Board Halts Illegal Water Drilling
The company were only granted permission to extract water in June 2021, 6 months after operations had already begun. ReconAfrica has been accused of unsafe wastewater disposal, drilling without adequate permits and harm to local wildlife.
7 Jan 2022 RABAT, Morocco
AfDB Approves $79 Million USD For Moroccan Drinking Water Projects
Funding of several projects that strengthen water production systems and water treatment facilities will improve water security and sustainability throughout Morocco.
7 Jan 2022 MOGADISHU, Somalia
Somalia WASH Cluster Calls For $53 Million USD Through May 2022
Rrgent funding required to tackle water scarcity, displacement and disease brought on by catastrophic drought affecting millions of people throughout the country. Seasonal rains are predicted to fail for fourth consecutive year.
7 Jan 2022 YAOUNDE, Cameroon
Violence Escalates In Cameroon; 30,000 Flee To Chad
Cameroonian authorities have reported that the recent bout of violence broke out between fishermen of the Musgum community and ethnic Arab Choa cattlemen over water management and access. With people continuing to arrive in Chad, pressure has been mounting on the African country which is home to 17 million people and around one million refugees and internally displaced families.
6 Jan 2022 CAIRO, Egypt
GERD: Gulf States Support Egypt
GCC minister acknowledges Egypt's pivotal role in regional stability; emphasizes need for legally binding agreement among Egypt, Ethiopia, Sudan