Lagdo Dam - Taraba Residents Flee As Water Submerges Farmlands
Daily Trust
Residents of towns and villages along river Benue in Taraba State have started relocating and harvesting their crops as water begins to submerge farms following the release of… Read more »
Why Cameroon's Lagdo Dam Releases Cause Devastating Floods in Nigeria
Vanguard
The release of water from Cameroon's Lagdo Dam has been a major concern in Nigeria for years, as it directly impacts states along the River Benue. Read more »
Limpopo Man Digs Well So His Village Doesn't Have to Share Water With Animals
GroundUp
Vhembe District Municipality installed a new pump last week, and promised to come repair the broken boreholes in Tshifudi Tshikombele village Read more »
Nigeria Is the World's Second Biggest Plastic Polluter - Expert Insights Into the Crisis [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Plastic pollution is a major problem in Nigeria. Read more »
Rotary Club Dedicates USD 4,9000 Towards Water and Healthcare in Mbale
Nile Post
For many years, getting access to clean water and medical care has been extremely difficult for people living in the Lukhonge Sub-county. Read more »
Water, Sanitation, Hygiene Crisis Fuelling Abyei Hep-E Outbreak - MSF
Dabanga
A water, sanitation, and hygiene crisis is unfolding in Abyei, which is claimed by both Sudan and South Sudan*, fuelling an ongoing hepatitis E outbreak, international medical… Read more »
Boat Mishaps - Tackling Inland Waterways Challenges
Leadership
The inland waterway is regarded as the alternative to road transportation as it is devoid of traffic congestion and cheaper and faster to connect various destinations. Read more »
Maiduguri Flood - Displaced Persons Return Home As Water Recedes
Daily Trust
Many people displaced by Alau Dam flood in Maiduguri have started leaving camps for their respective homes as the water receded in many areas of the city. Read more »
Flood - Relocate to Safer Grounds Now, Kwara Tells Residents
Daily Trust
The Kwara State Government has called on residents living in flood prone areas to relocate to safer places and advocates the dredging of the River Niger to permanently solve the… Read more »
Grannies Battle Water Shortage in Kariega
GroundUp
Toilets are dirty and washing piles up after a month without running water Read more »
Despite N40bn Ecological Fund, Flood Ravages States
Daily Trust
Experts fear mismanagement of allocations 'N108bn latest disbursement largesse for some govs' Read more »
Zambia Latest African Nation to Join UN Water Convention
allAfrica
Zambia has joined the UN Water Convention to improve water management within and across its borders in response to severe drought and ongoing water scarcity, the UN has announced. Read more »
Water Woes Leave Joburg Residents At Wits' End
GroundUp
Water pressure in Bertrams is too low to fill geysers Read more »
Govt Launches Shs4bn Water Project in Mubende
Nile Post
The government, in collaboration with the Exim Bank of India, has launched a Solar Piped Water Project worth Shs4.44 billion in Kibalinga and Bagezza sub-counties in Mubende… Read more »
Majodina Receives Preliminary Report Into Riverlands Dam Failure
SAnews.gov.za
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has received a preliminary report into what led to the failure of three dams located in Riverlands farm in the Swartland Local… Read more »