Namibia has been selected to host the new headquarters of the Global Water Partnership (GWP), following a decision previously approved by the organisation’s board.

The Alternate Co-Chair of the International High-Level Panel on Water Investments for Africa, Dr. Jakaya Kikwete, has urged accelerated financial closure and implementation of water projects across the continent, noting that Africa already has viable, bankable initiatives awaiting funding.

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has warned that water scarcity and inadequate sanitation could fuel migration, displacement and conflict across Africa if urgent action is not taken.

African leaders are not relenting in their push for permanent representation on the United Nations Security Council, marking 20 years since the adoption of the Ezulwini Consensus and Sirte Declaration.

African Union leaders have adopted a presidential declaration committing member states to scale up local manufacturing of health products.