On May 25, 2026, Africa Day was celebrated in Tunis, Tunisia, with a focus on water as a lever for peace, solidarity, and prosperity. The event, organized by the African Union and local partners, brought together diplomats, experts, and civil society to discuss transboundary water management and its role in fostering continental unity.
Speakers emphasized that water scarcity and climate change pose significant challenges to Africa's development, but also offer opportunities for cooperation. The African Union's Agenda 2063 highlights water security as a priority, and recent initiatives like the African Water Investment Programme aim to mobilize resources for sustainable water infrastructure.
Participants noted that shared water resources, such as the Nile and Niger basins, require collaborative governance to prevent conflicts and promote equitable access. Tunisia, facing its own water stress, shared experiences in water conservation and desalination technologies.
The event concluded with a call for increased investment in water projects and stronger regional partnerships to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.
