Water access a top priority for Rwandan schools as they reopen
The Rwanda government is investing in clean water and new classrooms to prevent the spread of Covid-19, as schools worry they cannot afford increased costs of water for hand-washing.
In Addis Ababa, COVID-19 is both a challenge and an opportunity
By Mekonnen Teshome and Tesfaye Abate Ethiopia has long struggled with access to clean water. But the spotlight that COVID-19 …
How a rock solved the water shortage problem in a Kenyan village
By Abjata Khalif Until a few years ago, women and girls in Ngomeni village were culturally tasked to undertake one …
Water at a price: The controversial management of water sources built by NGOs in Butembo, DR Congo
By Mukulu Vulotwa Hervé Sanitation has emerged as the main measure to fight against covid-19 – a reality that the …
CHAMPIONS OF SUSTAINABILITY: East African youth are innovating to adapt to climate change
Youth in communities across East Africa are innovating to adapt to the region’s changing climate, a cross-border project led by InfoNile has found.
Addis Ababa builds resilience with clean rivers, public spaces and walkways
By Mekonnen Teshome Tollera Ethiopia’s capital Addis Ababa (Sheger) was born twice: first, as a crowded city; and then again, …
USD $200 million needed to stop flooding in Dar es Salaam’s Msimbazi Basin
By Deusdedith Kahangwa, Dar es Salaam About three kilometers north of the Tanzania’s State House, which is located along Barack …
Egyptian villagers purify their drinking water
Village water purification stations built to reduce waterborne diseases provide an existing solution for communities in Egypt’s Menoufia governorate in the fight against COVID-19.
Amidst urban water shortages, Rwanda government commits to expanding Kigali’s water supply
Kigali, Rwanda is experiencing a water shortage due to an old distribution network and illegal connections. The government plans to replace old pipes and establish new reservoirs.