Blue Communities Africa recognised and celebrated two new Blue Communities in January 2026: Merina Dakhar and Keur Mor Ndiaye, both located in Senegal. Merina Dakhar is approximately 130 kilometres from Dakar, while Keur Mor Ndiaye is about 15 kilometres from the capital city.
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A Statement by the Africa Water Justice Network (AWJN) Ahead of the 2026 UN Water Conference, Dakar
As the world prepares for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, beginning with the High-Level Preparatory Meeting in Dakar, the Africa Water Justice Network (AWJN) speaks on behalf of communities across Africa whose lives, health, and futures depend on water.
Africa does not face a “water financing gap”. Africa faces a water justice crisis driven by privatization, extractivism, pollution, debt, and corporate capture of water governance.
Across the continent, the lived experiences of our people show that market-driven solutions have failed and continue to fail.
The Africa Water Justice Network stands in unwavering solidarity with the protesting activists in Kenya and strongly condemns the violent state repression and unlawful detention of human rights defenders who are courageously standing up for justice, dignity, and democracy.
Statement of Solidarity with Human Rights Defenders in Kenya Read More »
Figures shared in the World Health Organization and UNICEF’s progress report starkly highlight the grim reality: the number of Africans living without access to basic drinking water services has risen to 387 million in Sub-Saharan Africa alone, a significant increase from 350 million people in 2000. It is evident that the current approach, particularly the World Bank’s policy of privatization, has not only failed but exacerbated the crisis.
Join us as we observe World Water Day on the 22nd of March 2024 as we discuss the topic; Empowering Communities: Dismantling Water Privatization and Upholding the Human Right to Water in Africa. Use this link to register and join the conversation; https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcuf-mtrj4pGNJI5b2ZsWzbsAYFt0MK7nVT
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This year, the World Water Day will be commemorated on 22nd March 2024.
The theme of this year’s commemoration will be Water for Peace.
Africa Water Justice Network, invites its members to participate to the set-up activities as listed below;
Communique: AWJN 2024 World Water Day Events Read More »
The African Water Commons Collective (AWCC) is gearing up for an important moment in their fight against water apartheid as they organize a picket outside the last City of Cape Town Council Meeting for 2023. The collective, comprised of water justice organizers and representatives of communities, aims to address the pressing issue of water inequality in both Cape Town and Gaza.
In the city of Cape Town, where disparities in water access have created a stark divide, the African Water Commons Collective issued a passionate plea to Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and city officials. In an open letter addressed to the Mayor, the collective outlined ten urgent demands that, if unmet, threaten to cast a shadow over the festive season for the majority of Cape Town’s residents.
A Cry for Water: Cape Town’s Urgent Plea for Equity Before Christmas Read More »
The Africa Water Justice Network is embarking on a new research initiative. As is well known, access to clean and safe water is a fundamental human right, yet across Africa, millions continue to grapple with water injustices and challenges, compromising the dignity and well-being of our communities. In our ongoing pursuit of water justice, we
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Ekiti State, Nigeria – August 2023 – In a call for clean and accessible water, the Ecumenical Water Network – Africa (EWNA) is spearheading the “Voices of Water Justice Project” in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Supported by the Blue Planet Project and the Africa Water Justice Network, this initiative seeks to address the pressing issue of empty
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