The 23rd International Congress and Exhibition of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) officially came to a close this Thursday in Yaoundé, after 4 days of strategic reflection, technical exchanges and political commitments in support of universal access to drinking water and sanitation in Africa.Marked by solemnity…

The 6th Forum of Women Professionals in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector was held on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, at the Palais des Congrès in Yaoundé, as part of the 23rd International Congress and Exhibition of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA). The event brought…

On the sidelines of the official opening of the 23rd International Congress of the African Water and Sanitation Association, the Minister of Water and Energy of Cameroon, Mr. Gaston Eloundou Essomba, presided over the solemn opening of the International Exhibition, which traditionally accompanies AfWASA congresses.A true technological showcase…

The Yaoundé Conference Centre hosted this Monday the official opening of the 23rd International Congress and Exhibition of the African Water and Sanitation Association , a major gathering for the WASH sector in Africa. The event brings together approximately 2,000 participants from 52 countries, including ministers, heads of…

The strategic meeting between the African Water and Sanitation Association (AAEA) and the German Water Partnership (GWP), held from 2 to 4 February 2026, marked a key milestone in the implementation of the GAPWAS programme. The meeting provided an in-depth review of the 2025 activities under Phase II,…

AfWASA is participating in the High-Level Preparatory Meeting for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference, taking place in Dakar on 26–27 January 2026. This meeting is part of a broader momentum aimed at making Dakar a turning point for concrete action in support of Sustainable Development Goal 6…

The 23rd International Congress and Exhibition of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) will take place from 9 to 13 February at the Palais des Congrès of Yaoundé, Cameroon.It will bring together decision-makers, experts, partners, and young professionals from the water and sanitation sector.Congress Theme:Water and Sanitation…

The African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) and the Rural Water Supply Network (RWSN) are organizing the first edition of the African Women in WASH Awards, a continental initiative dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the leadership of African women in the water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) sector.Across Africa,…

The African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) informs all sector stakeholders that standard-rate registration is now open for the 23rd AfWASA International Congress and Exhibition, the largest African gathering dedicated to water and sanitation, to be held in February 2026.Register before 31 January 2026 to benefit from standard…

Strategic Meeting Between AfWASA, the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce (AHK), and GWP: A New Momentum for Cooperation Ahead of the 23rd Congress in YaoundéOn Wednesday, 3 December 2025, the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) hosted a high-level tripartite meeting with the Delegation of German Industry…