Monday, July 21, 2025 – The 95th session of the Strategic and Technical Council (CST) of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) officially opened this Monday, July 21, 2025 in Lilongwe, Malawi.The opening ceremony brought together nearly 200 participants, including over 100 delegates from 22 African countries…

A Major National CelebrationOn March 23, 2025, Mali commemorated the 33rd edition of World Water Day at the Bamako International Conference Center (CICB). Aligned with the global theme of glacier preservation, this edition highlighted two critical national concerns: “The Effects of Glacier Melting on the Water Cycle in…

In a resolutely civic and environmentally conscious momentum, the Network of Young Water and Sanitation Professionals of the Democratic Republic of Congo (RJPEA-RDC) spearheaded a large-scale cleanup operation along the shores of Lake Kivu in Bukavu. This initiative is part of the “#Lake Kivu Clean Up” project, a…

From July 21 to 24, 2025, Lilongwe, the capital city of Malawi, will host the 95th edition of the Strategic and Technical Council (STC) meeting of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA). Organized under the auspices of the Lilongwe Water Board (LWB), this edition—held under the theme…

The historic city of Grand-Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire is currently hosting a major regional training focused on the climate–sanitation nexus. Since Tuesday, this strategic initiative has brought together around thirty experts and trainers from ten African countries. Co-organized by the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) and the Global…

The Association of Young Water and Sanitation Professionals of Niger (AJPEA Niger), in partnership with the Initiative for the Tree, recently organized a large tree-planting operation in Neni Goungou, near the 3rd bridge in Niamey. This initiative is part of the Dji Mansa project, dedicated to ecological sustainability.In…

In the face of growing demand for safe drinking water, increasing climate pressure, and the urgent need for sustainable infrastructure, the involvement of youth in the water sector has emerged as a game-changer. Young professionals — equipped with creativity, digital skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset — are spearheading…

The African Water and Sanitation Association (AWSA) is pleased to announce the opening of registration for the 95th Congress of its Strategic and Technological Council (STC), to be held from 21 to 24 July 2025 in Lilongwe, Malawi, on the theme: "Green economy and climate resilience in Africa"In…

The African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) would like to inform its members, partners and all stakeholders in the water and sanitation sector that the 95th meeting of its Strategic and Technological Council (STC) will be held from July 21 to 24, 2025 in Lilongwe, Malawi, under the…

Hangzhou (China), April 18, 2025 -The African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) and the China Urban Water Association (CUWA) formalized a strategic partnership at a solemn agreement signing ceremony held in Hangzhou, China. The Chinese delegation was led by Mr. Zhang Linwei, President of CUWA, accompanied by Mr.…