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State House Seychelles
Source: State House Seychelles |

Seychelles: President Herminie Calls for Integrated Global Action on Water and Ocean Resilience at Blue Forum, Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026

President Herminie also drew attention to the recent severe drought experienced by Seychelles, using it as a stark illustration of the interconnected challenges of climate change, water security, and ocean health

The President of the Republic, Dr. Patrick Herminie, has reaffirmed Seychelles’ global leadership in climate and ocean governance as Guest of Honour and Keynote Speaker at the Blue Forum, held on the margins of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2026. Delivering the keynote address at the Forum’s inauguration on Thursday…

International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
Source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) |

Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country

Some displaced people have sought refuge across the border in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Armed clashes between the Central African Armed Forces (FACA), their allies and the Azandé Ani Kpi Gbé in the town of Zémio, Haut-Mbomou Prefecture, south-eastern Central African Republic (CAR) have led to casualties and displaced massive numbers of civilians who have left everything behind.  Some displaced people have sought refuge…

Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt
Source: Presidency of the Arab Republic of Egypt |

President El-Sisi Receives United States (U.S.) Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs

The President expressed his appreciation and confirmed the significance of the strategic cooperation between Egypt and the United States

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi received U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos. The meeting was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdel-Atty, Head of the General Intelligence Services Major General Hassan Rashad, Deputy Chief of Mission at the US Embassy in…

Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa
Source: Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa |

Minister Pemmy Majodina commissions major water infrastructure to secure supply for Rustenburg and Thabazimbi

The Minister also called on communities to protect the newly commissioned infrastructure and keep it safe from vandalism and sabotage

Minister Majodina commissions major water infrastructure to secure supply for Rustenburg and Thabazimbi, warns against water mafias Minister of Water and Sanitation, Ms Pemmy Majodina, together with Deputy Minister Mr David Mahlobo, commissioned critical upgraded water infrastructure that will significantly improve water security for the residents of Rustenburg Local Municipality…

Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa
Source: Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa |

Water and Sanitation monitors Knysna water crisis and coordinating short-, medium- and long-term interventions

The Department condemns recent incidents of vandalism of municipal infrastructure and calls upon community members to report such actions to law enforcement authorities

The National Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) notes with serious concern the escalating water supply challenges currently affecting Knysna and other coastal towns within the Garden Route District. The Department is working closely with the Western Cape Provincial Government, Knysna Municipality, and other municipalities which are Water Services Authorities…

Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa
Source: Department of Water and Sanitation, Republic of South Africa |

South Africa: Water and Sanitation reports stable conditions at Vaal Dam and Bloemhof Dam

DWS remains committed to maintaining a proactive approach to flood preparedness and hydrological risk management

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) reports that the Vaal Dam and the broader Integrated Vaal River System (IVRS) continue to perform strongly, maintaining stability in line with the latest weekly reservoir status update. This positive outlook is supported by the ongoing rainfall season. The Vaal Dam remains above…

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CORRECTION: Enlit Africa releases 2026 programme

The programme is structured to address the practical challenges facing Africa’s energy and water systems, with content spanning policy and regulation, technology and operations, project development, municipal infrastructure, and the water–energy nexus

Enlit Africa (http://apo-opa.co/4s4ExXV) has released its 2026 programme, outlining a three-day agenda focused on policy, planning, technical implementation and investment across Africa’s power, energy and water sectors. Taking place from 19–21 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Enlit Africa 2026 brings together 280+ expert speakers across nine…

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Enlit Africa releases 2026 programme

The programme is structured to address the practical challenges facing Africa’s energy and water systems, with content spanning policy and regulation, technology and operations, project development, municipal infrastructure, and the water–energy nexus

Enlit Africa (https://apo-opa.co/4aoD7kS) has released its 2026 programme, outlining a three-day agenda focused on policy, planning, technical implementation and investment across Africa’s power, energy and water sectors. Taking place from 19–21 May 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, Enlit Africa 2026 brings together 280+ expert speakers across nine specialised…

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Côte d’Ivoire Catalyzes Nationwide Access to Clean Water with the Inauguration of the Galébré Urban Water Supply System

Improving public health, community development, quality of life and well-being

Côte d’Ivoire has taken an additional important step toward guaranteeing access to clean water with the inauguration of the urban water supply system for the Sub-Prefecture of Galébré. This is one of the first systems completed under the country’s national Water for All (Eau Pour Tous) program. Designed to improve…

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African Development Bank and São Tomé and Príncipe sign three new grant financing agreements

Signed on Thursday at the São Tomé and Príncipe Investment Forum in Brussels, the three agreements will support energy, climate-smart agriculture, and integrated water-energy-food security

The African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) and the Government of São Tomé and Príncipe have deepened their development partnership with $18 million in new grant financing. Signed on Thursday at the São Tomé and Príncipe Investment Forum in Brussels, the three agreements will support energy, climate-smart agriculture, and integrated water-energy-food…