1. Background and RationaleIn an African context characterized by rapid population growth, accelerated urbanization, and persistent financial constraints, water and sanitation services face major structural challenges, including high levels of water losses, weak revenue collection, unequal access to services, and, in some cases, governance limitations.At the same time,…

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) 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…

Opened on 17 November 2025, the 96th Strategic and Technological Council (STC) of the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) concluded on 19 November after three days of intensive exchanges, strategic analyses, and major decisions shaping the future of the water and sanitation sector in Africa.Held under the…

The African Water and Sanitation Association is pleased to announce the opening of the official website for the 23rd International Congress and Exhibition, to be held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, from February 9 to 13, 2026.Address: https://congress.afwasa.org  This website is the main source of information on this major event…

Maji Africa Webinar Series gives a platform to researchers and innovators to share their findings and WASH contributions to the international community.Priority is given to AfWASA Research Fellows, Women and Young Professionals in WASH to present their contribution to Water and Sanitation sector in Africa. Presentations are done…

On July 29 and 30, 2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, the African Water and Sanitation Association (AfWASA) and the German Water Partnership (GWP), as part of their joint GAPWAS (German-African Partnership in Water and Sanitation) project, organized a technical workshop on smart and energy-efficient pumping solutions, with the support…