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.…

In a global context where access to drinking water remains a crucial challenge, Welysis has established itself as an inspiring model of resilience, innovation and international partnership. Starting from a local issue in the Canary Islands, Welysis has developed know-how that can be exported worldwide, in particular to…

From May 6 to 10, 2025, Tenerife (the largest island in Spain's Canary archipelago), will welcome an African delegation of ministers, water company directors and technical experts, as part of a benchmarking visit organized by Welysis and AfWASA. The aim of the visit is to discover innovative technologies,…

The  22nd AfWASA International Congress and Exhibition came to a close on February 20, 2025 in Kampala, with major commitments aimed at strengthening the resilience of Africa's water and sanitation sector. The event brought together 2,200 participants from 67 countries, with the participation of 116 exhibiting companies and…

At the 22nd International Congress and Exhibition of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA), held in Kampala from February 16 to 20, 2025, Côte d'Ivoire's Minister of Water and Forests, Laurent Tchagba, highlighted the advances and challenges related to water and sanitation management on the continent.He recalled…