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April 30, 2025

Bienvenue dans la première édition trimestrielle du bulletin du Conseil des ministres africains chargés de l’eau (AMCOW) pour 2025

Bienvenue dans la première édition trimestrielle du bulletin du Conseil des ministres africains chargés de l’eau (AMCOW) pour 2025. Au cours de ce trimestre, nous avons poursuivi notre mission de leadership politique, d’orientation des politiques et de plaidoyer en matière de fourniture, d’utilisation et de gestion des ressources en eau pour un développement social et économique durable et la préservation des écosystèmes africains.

Ce bulletin présente les principales initiatives et activités entreprises dans le cadre de notre rôle en tant que comité ministériel sectoriel sur l’eau et l’assainissement du comité technique spécialisé sur l’agriculture, le développement rural, l’économie bleue, l’eau et l’environnement (CTS sur l’ARBWE) de l’Union africaine.

Nous sommes impatients de travailler avec vous à la formulation d’une vision et d’une politique africaines de l’eau pour une sécurité de l’eau inclusive et résiliente au
climat sur le continent au-delà de 2025.

Voici notre sélection de faits marquants pour les mois de janvier, février et mars 2025

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By Genevieve Osuorji
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April 30, 2025

Welcome to the first quarterly edition of African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) bulletin for 2025

Welcome to the first quarterly edition of African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) bulletin for 2025. In this quarter, we continued with our mission of providing political leadership, policy direction and advocacy in the provision, use and management of water resources for sustainable social and economic development and maintenance of African ecosystems.

Highlighted in this bulletin are key initiatives and activities undertaken in our role as the Sectoral Ministerial Committee on Water and Sanitation of the Specialised Technical Committee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, Water and Environment (STC on ARBWE) of the African Union.

We are looking forward to engaging with you as we formulate an Africa Water Vision and Policy for inclusive and climate resilient water security on the continent beyond 2025.

Here is our pick of key highlights for the months of January, February and March 2025

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By Genevieve Osuorji
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News
April 29, 2025

AMCOW President, Dr Cheikh Tidiane DIEYE, commits to work with Water Ministers on the Continent to drive Water and Sanitation Agenda

On Monday, April 28, the AMCOW President, Dr Cheikh Tidiane DIEYE reaffirmed Senegal’s commitment towards setting the water and sanitation agenda on the Continent. His Excellency Dr DIEYE, who is also Senegal’s Minister for Water and Sanitation said this during a working session with AMCOW Executive Secretary, Dr Rashid Mbaziira.

Dr Mbaziira used the occasion to thank AMCOW President and the Government of the Republic of Senegal for support and commitment towards the AMCOW work programme.

The Republic of Senegal, together with Member States and the African Union Commission, advocated for the adoption of water and sanitation as the African Union Theme for 2026. During the 38th Ordinary Session, the Assembly of the Heads of State and Government (HoSG) of the Union took a decision adopting “Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063” as the African Union Theme of the year 2026.

The business of the Union to commemorate the water and sanitation theme will be launched at the 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly in February 2026. The Summit will set the stage for consideration and adoption of an Africa Water Vision and Policy. The goal is to strengthen water security towards attainment of Africa’s aspirations to expand economic opportunities; and curtail the factors underlying unemployment, migration, displacement and insecurity.

Regarding the formulation of the post-2025 Africa Water Vision and Policy, the AMCOW President, pledged to work with fellow Ministers to ensure consensus on priorities and common position. Dr DIEYE emphasised on the importance of strengthening cooperation and hydro-diplomacy within the context of existing challenges, including climate change.

He observed that the third African Implementation and Partnership Conference on water and sanitation (PANAFCON-3), hosted by the Republic of Zambia’s on 27 – 29 May 2025, provides an opportunity to build the consensus among political leaders.

Further, the AMCOW President also pledged to work with Member States to ensure vertical linkage and articulate Africa’s common position during the 2026 UN Water Conference. Senegal is Co-Chair with the United Arab Emirates of the 2026 UN Water Conference planned for December 2026 in Abhu Dhabi.

Dr DIEYE invited the Executive Secretary to work closely with the AMCOW Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Chairperson, Dr Bakary FATY, to strengthen engagement with Member States and development partners. During the working session, the AMCOW President was joined by Dr Mohamed C DIATTA (Focal Person for 2026 UN Water Conference), Dr Amadou GUEYE (Deputy Focal Person for the 2026 UN Water Conference) and Omar SENE (Director of Sanitation).   

The Republic of Senegal assumed the presidency from the Arab Republic of Egypt on 3 March 2025, and will lead AMCOW for a two-year term until 2027.


Le Président de l'AMCOW, le Dr. Cheikh Tidiane DIEYE, s'engage à travailler avec les ministres de l'eau du continent pour faire avancer l'agenda de l'eau et de l'assainissement

Le Président de l’AMCOW, le Dr. Cheikh Tidiane DIEYE, s’engage à travailler avec les ministres de l’eau du continent pour faire avancer l’agenda de l’eau et de l’assainissement.

Le lundi 28 avril, le Président de l’AMCOW, Dr Cheikh Tidiane DIEYE, a réaffirmé l’engagement du Sénégal à définir l’agenda de l’eau et de l’assainissement sur le continent. Son Excellence le Dr DIEYE, qui est également ministre sénégalais de l’eau et de l’assainissement, a fait cette déclaration lors d’une séance de travail avec le Secrétaire exécutif de l’AMCOW, le Dr Rashid MBAZIIRA.

Le Dr MBAZIIRA a profité de l’occasion pour remercier le président de l’AMCOW et le gouvernement de la République du Sénégal pour leur soutien et leur engagement envers le programme de travail de l’AMCOW.

La République du Sénégal, de concert avec les États membres et la Commission de l’Union africaine, a plaidé pour l’adoption de l’eau et de l’assainissement comme thème de l’Union africaine pour l’année 2026. Lors de sa 38ème session ordinaire, la Conférence des Chefs d’Etat et de Gouvernement (HoSG) de l’Union a pris une décision adoptant « Assurer une disponibilité durable de l’eau et des systèmes d’assainissement sûrs pour atteindre les objectifs de l’Agenda 2063 » comme thème de l’Union africaine pour l’année 2026.

Les travaux de l’Union pour commémorer le thème de l’eau et de l’assainissement seront lancés lors de la 39ème session ordinaire de l’Assemblée en février 2026. Le sommet ouvrira la voie à l’examen et à l’adoption d’une Vision et d’une Politique africaines de l’eau. L’objectif est de renforcer la sécurité de l’eau en vue de réaliser les aspirations de l’Afrique à élargir les opportunités économiques et à atténuer les facteurs sous-jacents au chômage, à la migration, au déplacement et à l’insécurité.

En ce qui concerne la formulation de la Vision et de la Politique africaines de l’eau post-2025, le président de l’AMCOW s’est engagé à travailler avec ses homologues ministres pour garantir un consensus sur les priorités et une position commune. Dr. DIEYE a souligné l’importance de renforcer la coopération et l’hydro-diplomatie (la diplomatie liée à la gestion des ressources en eau) dans le contexte des défis actuels, y compris le changement climatique.

Il a observé que la Troisième Conférence panafricaine de mise en œuvre et de partenariat sur l’eau et l’assainissement (PANAFCON-3), accueillie par la République de Zambie du 27 au 29 mai 2025, offre l’occasion d’établir un consensus entre les dirigeants politiques.

En outre, le président de l’AMCOW s’est également engagé à travailler avec les États membres pour assurer la coordination entre les niveaux institutionnels et exprimer la position commune de l’Afrique lors de la Conférence de l’ONU sur l’eau de 2026. Le Sénégal copréside avec les Émirats arabes unis la Conférence des Nations unies sur l’eau de 2026, prévue en décembre 2026 à Abou Dhabi.

Le Dr DIEYE a invité le Secrétaire exécutif à travailler en étroite collaboration avec le Président du Comité consultatif technique (TAC) de l’AMCOW, le Dr Bakary FATY, afin de renforcer l’engagement avec les États membres et les partenaires de développement. Au cours de la session de travail, le Président de l’AMCOW a été rejoint par le Dr Mohamed C. DIATTA (Point focal pour la Conférence de l’ONU sur l’eau 2026), le Dr Amadou GUEYE (Adjointe au Point focal pour la Conférence de l’ONU sur l’eau) et Omar SENE (Directeur de l’Assainissement).

La République du Sénégal a succédé à la République arabe d’Égypte et assurera la présidence de l’AMCOW jusqu’en 2027, pour un mandat de deux ans

By Genevieve Osuorji
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February 9, 2025

AMCOW mourns the passing of His Excellency Dr Sam Nujoma, Father of the Nation and Founding President of the Republic Of Namibia

We convey the condolences of the African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) on the passing of the founding father of the Nation and president of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma on 9 February 2025.

We join the people and the Government of the Republic of Namibia in mourning during this dark moment.

We will, forever, remember His Excellency’s dedication of his life to his people. He lived a remarkable life serving, from an early age, the people of the Republic of Namibia as a freedom fighter, revolutionary leader and the founding father of the Nation.

His extra-ordinary and exemplary leadership laid the foundations on which policies for sectors including water and sanitation were built and established for the benefit of the people of the Land of the Brave and beyond.  

His legacy will always remind us of what it really means to apply the philosophy of ubuntu.

By Genevieve Osuorji
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February 5, 2025

AMCOW announces Acting Director of Corporate Services

The African Ministers’ Council on Water (AMCOW) announces the appointment of Mr Bala M Taham as acting Director of Corporate Services. The appointment takes immediate effect.

Mr Bala is a pioneer staff member of AMCOW. He brings to the role over two decades of experience and demonstrated success in financial management, administration, human resources management and procurement.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU Zaria). In addition, he is a certified member of the Chartered Institute of Cost and Management Accountants (CICMA), the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), and the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supplies (CIPs).

Mr Bala has held several positions in the Corporate Services Department at AMCOW – including Project Accountant, Procurement Specialist, HR and Procurement Specialist, and currently, Government Liaison Officer. He will act as the Corporate Services Director pending the appointment of a substantive Director for the department.

By Genevieve Osuorji
Procurement
January 21, 2025

Second Call for Expression of Interest – AMCOW Secretariat Roster for Experts

The second round of submissions of submission of Expression of Interest is now open for the AMCOW Roster of Experts.

The AMCOW Roster of Experts (RoE) is a database of qualified service providers for delivering adhoc, short-term assistance to the Secretariat in the framework of its work programme.

The Roster applies for the purpose of contracting services such as consultancy, legal services and supply of goods, falling within the areas listed in the call for expressions of interest under the AMCOW budget.

Apply and share your expertise

Candidates are requested to submit their applications using the online form below. Before accessing the form, it is advisable to have the listed attachments ready for submission. 

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Interested individuals or firms are invited to submit their expression of interest on or before 31 January 2025. Please note that those who already submitted their expression of interest on or before 20 January 2025 need not to re-submit. Kindly note that submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
 

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By Genevieve Osuorji
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August 9, 2024

AMCOW ES Courtesy call on His Royal Highness, Minister for Natural Resources and Energy, Eswatini

On 25 July, the Executive Secretary made a courtesy call on the Honourable Minister for Natural Resources and Energy, His Royal Highness Prince Lonkhokhela. Underscoring water as an essential ingredient of ambitions for food and energy security; employment creation; human and environmental health; trade and regional integration; as well as peace and security, the need to attract commensurate financing to the water and sanitation sector cannot be overemphasised att. His Royal Highness acknowledged the Africa Water Facility’s support for the feasibility studies for the Nondvo and Hawane dams that will contribute to water infrastructure growth in the country. It was agreed to continue the engagement on how the AMCOW Secretariat can be of more service to the realisation of Kingdom’s water and sanitation agenda. The Executive Secretary was humbled by His Royal Highness’ gift and lesson on wearing the lihiya. Further discussions touched on the plans and overarching goal of the 9th Africa Water Week vis-à-vis ongoing consultation processes to ensure that the post-2025 Africa Water Vision effectively addresses the real needs of Member States.

Later in the day, the Executive Secretary met with the Chief Executive Officer of the Eswatini Joint River Basins Authority, Ms Sindy Mthimkulu. They exchanged ideas on the need to strengthen basin institutions for water management. They emphasised the vitality of sustainable water management to assure water security and enable both social transformation and economic growth.

By Genevieve Osuorji
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August 9, 2024

AMCOW ES Courtesy call on the new Minister for Water Development and Sanitation, Zambia

On 24 July, the Executive Secretary made a courtesy call on the new Minister for Water Development and Sanitation, Hon Collins Nzovu, MP. Discussions centred around developments in the Zambia water sector especially, Zambia’s drought response and measures to control the cholera outbreak. The opportunity was utilised to orientate Hon Nzovu on his role as a member of the Executive Committee of AMCOW. 

In addition, the Executive Secretary updated the Honourable Minister on the outcomes from AMCOW’s engagements at the 10th World Water Forum. Also discussed was the upcoming 9th Africa Water Week on 13-17 October 2024 in Cairo Egypt. The 14th Ordinary Session of the Executive Committee during the Africa Water Week will further guide the process of formulating the post-2025 Africa Water Vision and Policy.

By Genevieve Osuorji
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August 9, 2024

AMCOW ES at the 2024 South Africa National Youth Indaba

On Monday 22 July 2024, the AMCOW Executive Secretary joined the opening session of the 2024 South Africa National Youth Indaba. At the Indaba, Dr Mbaziira delivered a message of support at the invitation of the government of the Republic of South Africa. While, challenging the youth to assume their role, the Executive Secretary stressed the importance of resourcing programmes that meaningfully engage youth in the water and sanitation sector. Themed “The role of the youth in the water sector in Actively embracing the socio-economic gains of our democracy” the 2024 Youth Indaba provided a platform to take stock of programmes targeted at youth, encourage engagements, knowledge sharing and active participation of the youth in Water and Sanitation Sector activities. 

The agenda included an item to formulate an implementation plan for the AMCOW Youth and Gender Inclusion (YoGI) Strategy 2023-2030. The Strategy promotes youth empowerment; gender equity; and social inclusion in efforts to sustainably manage water resources; and ensure equitable provision of water, sanitation and hygiene services in Africa. The YoGI Strategy is aimed at revitalising implementation of AMCOW policies for mainstreaming youth (2013) and gender (2011) in the water and sanitation sector in Africa. In his message, Dr Mbaziira also used the occasion to congratulate Ms Pemmy Castelina Pamela Majodina, on her well-deserved appointment as Minister for Water and Sanitation.  Dr Mbaziira recalled the significant and various roles that South Africa has played, which have helped influence the water as well as sanitation agenda on the continent and contributed to the growth of AMCOW.


By Genevieve Osuorji
Programmes & Initiatives
December 8, 2022

AfricaSan

AfricaSan is one of AMCOW’s path-breaker initiatives born out of the recognition that investment in sanitation has historically been seriously neglected on our continent and that addressing Africa’s sanitation…

By Genevieve Osuorji