The 96th Strategic and Technological Council (STC) of AfWASA opened on Monday, 17 November 2025, at the Hilton Hotel in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon. Organized under the auspices of CAMWATER, this session is held under the theme: “Sustainable Water Resources Management and Strengthening of Water and Sanitation…

The water sector in Africa cannot develop sustainably without the genuine inclusion of all its stakeholders. However, women remain underrepresented in technical and leadership roles, often facing obstacles that hinder their progress. Aware of this reality, the African Water and Sanitation Association, in collaboration with the International Water…

The African Water and Sanitation Association is pleased to announce that the list of recipients of the 2025 research grant is now available. AfWASA extends its warmest congratulations to the winners, whose research projects stood out for their relevance, scientific quality, and contribution to the Association's goals of innovation,…

AfWASA offers its partners the opportunity to organize a parallel session during the 23rd International Congress and Exhibition, to be held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from February 9 to 13, 2026.These sessions, scheduled in the morning or afternoon, are available at a rate of €4,000 each.They provide a valuable…

Click here to registerThe African Water and Sanitation Association informs its members, partners, and all stakeholders in the water and sanitation sector that its 96th Strategic and Technological Council (STC) will be held from November 17 to 20, 2025 in Yaoundé, Cameroon, under the theme:"Sustainable Management of Water…

On October 22, AfWASA Executive Director Olivier Gosso welcomed Nathalie Kolbe, Director of the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK) , accompanied by Project Manager Sandrine Sigui, to his office.The meeting focused primarily on reviving cooperation between the two institutions.This new dynamic aims to strengthen the professionalization…

The African Water and Sanitation Association is pleased to announce the opening of the official website for the 23rd International Congress and Exhibition, to be held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from February 9 to 13, 2026.Address: https://congress.afwasa.org  This website is the main source of information on this major event…

Immerse yourself in a transformative experience at the "Global Water and Sanitation Connect 2026" in Budapest, from February 24-28, 2026. This flagship event offers unique opportunities for learning and collaboration in the water sector. Connect with policy and funding experts to explore innovative solutions that shape Africa's water…

AfWASA in collaboration with the IWA Specialist Group on Sustainability in the Water Sector is delivering the Women in Water Project to explore challenges faced by women in the water sector. Webinars and in-person workshop were conducted to gather data on the challenges in the first phase. The…