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South Sudan: New climate resilience schools to support more than 200,000 children hit by climate disasters

Source: APO – Report:

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A new climate resilience schools programme launched in South Sudan will help more than 200,000 school children to get an education as the country battles repeated floods, droughts and heatwaves, Save the Children said.  

Save the Children, with funding from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), has launched a US$17 million project to strengthen climate resilience through education across South Sudan.

The Building the Climate Resilience of Children and Communities through the Education Sector (BRACE) pilot will support the Ministry of General Education and Instruction to reform education policies, rebuild schools, and train young people to safeguard learning as climate disasters across the country intensify.

More than 200,000 children, half of them girls, are expected to benefit directly.

This new global Education and Resilience project aims to protect learning for millions of children impacted by climate-related disasters, starting initially in South Sudan, Cambodia and Tonga.

South Sudan is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change and natural hazards. These climate extremes – which are becoming more frequent and severe due to the climate crisis – are disrupting learning, destroying school infrastructure, and displacing thousands of children every year. 

Currently, more than 1 million people across six states in South Sudan are affected by flooding, including nearly 355,000 people who have been displaced, with Jonglei and Unity states accounting for nearly 90% of those impacted. 

Besides flooding, back-to-back heatwaves have forced schools to close for weeks at a time in the past two years, putting learning out of reach for many children. 

The new programme will help thousands of children remain in school by adapting school infrastructure to a changing climate, with improvements such as better ventilation, installing solar panels, water harvesting, and installing water and sanitation systems. 

During the launch of the project in Juba this month, H.E. Josephine Lagu, Vice President of South Sudan and the chair of the Service Cluster in the country, said: 

“As we launch this project, we are reviewing our education curricula and practices. We must put children at the centre and the process should be inclusive. I believe that teacher training will equip educators with the necessary tools to deliver climate-responsive education. We will also engage the community, mobilise local stakeholders to participate in climate adaptation and education planning.

Dr. Kuyok Abol Kuyok, the Minister of General Education and Instruction for South Sudan, said:

“We stand here today because visionary partners believe in our potential. To the Global Climate Fund (GCF), Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and all our back donors, we extend our deepest gratitude, your co-funding is more than financial support; it is an investment in stability opportunity, and in breaking the cycle of climate-induced vulnerability. The Ministry reaffirms its commitment to ensure that every child, no matter the climate challenges they face, enjoys access to quality education. We pledge to go beyond the launch and work tirelessly to turn this promise into reality.”

Hon. Agot Alier, Deputy Speaker of the Child Council, said: 

“If resilience is about bouncing back, then let’s make sure every child has a reason to rise. Let this BRACE project not just build assets in our land but also make confidence in our hearts because one day, it will be the children standing here, launching the next project, telling new stories of hope, success and peace. We are not too young to have developmental ideas; we are not too small to build something great for South Sudan”

Chris Nyamandi, Country Director for Save the Children in South Sudan, said:

“Recurrent floods, droughts, and extreme heat are leaving communities with little time to recover between crises, displacing families, and crippling vital services, including education.  The climate crisis is threatening every child’s right to a quality, safe education. Education is not only about learning, but also survival. Through this project, we are helping children learn, adapt, and lead in a changing climate.”

Morten Sigsgaard, GPE Secretariat Country Team lead for South Sudan, said: 

“The impacts of climate change are felt by many in South Sudan – floods, droughts, heatwaves, and displacement. They disrupt schooling, damage infrastructure, and threaten the future of an entire generation of learners. Every time a school is damaged by floods, or closed due to prolonged heatwaves, each time a teacher or a student cannot reach their classroom because the road was flooded, children’s right to learn is jeopardized. To make this vision a reality, let’s also face reality. The success of BRACE depends not only on international financing – what’s much more important is national leadership and domestic investment.”

Ms. Yayoi Segi-Vlthcek, Head of Office and UNESCO Representative to South Sudan, said: 

“UNESCO, in partnership with Save the Children and the UNESCO International Institute for Educational Planning, has been working to lay the foundations for climate resilient education through climate smart Education System Initiative (CESI). Building on this progress, UNESCO will continue its support under the BRACE programme in South Sudan to strengthen policy, planning, and curricula that prepare learners for climate challenges. Every child has a right to learn, no matter the crisis, no matter the climate.”

Every year, climate events interrupt learning for about 40 million children around the world, a figure likely to rise as the intensity and frequency of weather events increase. Altogether, climate change is likely to displace more than 143 million people by 2050, disrupting the education and psychological wellbeing of millions of children.

Through BRACE, Save the Children and partners aim to ensure that education systems not only survive climate shocks, but emerge stronger, protecting the right of every child to learn, grow, and thrive in a changing world.

Save the Children has worked in South Sudan since 1991, when it was part of Sudan. The child rights organisation provides children with access to education, healthcare and nutritional support, and families with food security and livelihoods assistance.

– on behalf of Save the Children.

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Major progress in restoring safe drinking water to Hammanskraal

Source: Government of South Africa

The City of Tshwane, in partnership with the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) and Magalies Water, continues to make significant progress in restoring safe and reliable potable water to the Hammanskraal, north of Pretoria.

This work forms part of the broader Hammanskraal Intervention Project, which is being implemented in phases to improve water quality in a sustainable and regulated manner.

The project consists of four implementation phases, with each phase focused on extending potable water supply to designated households.

Progress on Phase 2 

According to a joint statement, Phase 2 (Module 2), commissioned on 29 July 2025, supplies water to Kudube Units 1, 2, 3, 6, 10 and D, Majaneng Moshate, Jubilee Hospital, and the Dominican School for the Deaf.

“The confirmation of the water quality and safety for human consumption regrettable took longer than initially envisaged for the areas earmarked for this phase of potable supply. This is due to technical and infrastructure challenges experienced during the implementation of this phase of the project,” the statement reads.

Among the challenges included:

•    Operating in a Brownfield environment with the integration into an existing ageing network, requiring a controlled ramp-up of flow rates and pressures while also addressing multiple leak repairs.
•    Higher-than-anticipated demand, as confirmed by an assessment by the City of Tshwane in September 2025, indicating actual water demand to be approximately 21 megalitres per day (ML/day), nearly double the original design estimate of 11 ML/day, while the current design capacity to supply Phase 2 is 12.5 ML/day.

Mitigation interventions

To ensure consistent supply while final infrastructure work continues, the City of Tshwane, DWS, and Magalies Water have implemented several joint interventions, including:
•    Redirecting additional capacity from Module 1 to supplement Phase 2, 
•    Redirecting approximately 5 ML/day from Module 3 through the existing network to supply Phase 2 area, and
•    Temporarily excluding Jubilee Hospital and the Dominican School for the Deaf from the current water quality declaration process.

The Jubilee Hospital and the Dominican School for the Deaf facilities have been separated from the rest of the Phase 2 reticulation network through isolation valves to allow focused technical remediation of their internal water systems and alternative water sources in their premises.

“Once internal water safety measures are verified and confirmed, a separate declaration for these sites will be issued. As a result of these actions, water quality and reliability in the designated Phase 2 areas have significantly improved,” the statement reads.

Water quality compliance results

Water testing has been conducted in accordance with SANS 241:2015, South Africa’s national standard for drinking water.

Based on recent results, and notwithstanding earlier delays, water supplied to Kudube Units 1, 2, 3, 6, 10 and D, and Majaneng Moshate (east of Makapanstad Road) has been certified safe for human consumption.

The stakeholders added that work continues to complete the water supply to Phase 3 and Phase 4 of the Hammanskraal Intervention Project.

Progress updates will be issued as each area achieves full compliance with national water quality standards.

“This progress reflects a strong partnership between the City of Tshwane, DWS, and Magalies Water, working to ensure long-term, safe, and equitable access to drinking water for the Hammanskraal community.”

The initiative aligns with the objectives of the National Development Plan (NDP) 2030 and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 6, which calls for universal access to clean water and sanitation. – SAnews.gov.za
 

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Call for urgent action to resolve SA water challenges

Source: Government of South Africa

Tackling the significant challenges in South Africa’s water and sanitation sector requires increased investment in infrastructure and sustainable water management to ensure secure supply for everyone, Deputy President Paul Mashatile said.

“I commend this timely dialogue because it serves as an essential circuit breaker for the polycrisis through integration, accountability, and a common operational strategy.  

“It is well-positioned to generate tangible, scalable solutions,” Deputy President Mashatile said in his address to the Association of Water and Sanitation Institutions of South Africa (AWSISA) on Monday.

The AWSISA functions as a unifying strategic body and key sector steward for the country’s water sector by encompassing the entire value chain from resource management to end-user service delivery.

South Africa is facing a critical water insecurity crisis fuelled by a mix of climate change, ageing infrastructure, socio-economic inequality, and poor municipal management. 

According to the Deputy President, the country experiences annual rainfall averaging just 497 mm, resulting in significant water scarcity exacerbated by climate-driven extreme weather events like Cape Town’s “Day Zero” drought and recent floods in KwaZulu-Natal. 

These issues disrupt the hydrological cycle and compromise both water availability and quality.

In addition, ageing infrastructure has led to Non-Revenue Water (NRW) rates as high as 40 to 50% in some areas, due to leaks, operational inefficiencies, and illegal connections. 

He told the gathering at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg, that this not only costs billions annually, but also hampers necessary investments in water expansion projects. 

To combat these challenges, government has established the Water Resources Infrastructure Agency Act, aimed at centralising water infrastructure management and funding. 

In addition, the National Water Safety Management Programme calls for an additional 15 000 skilled water professionals by 2030 to enhance municipal governance and service delivery. 

As the demand for water surges due to population growth and urbanisation, Deputy President Mashatile said addressing these issues is vital for ensuring health, sanitation, and progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals related to clean water access.

Public-private partnerships

The country’s second-in-command said he was confident that today’s dialogue would facilitate direct, outcome-focused engagements among the Department of Water and Sanitation, Water Boards, regulatory bodies, and local municipalities.

“As leaders in the sector, it is crucial to utilise this dialogue to establish transparent and strategic public-private partnerships. Such partnerships have the potential to secure the substantial long-term capital needed to achieve the ambitious infrastructure renewal and development objectives outlined in the National Water Resource Strategy III.” 

Best practice

He believes that the dialogue should rapidly accelerate the adoption of tested African and Global South best practices.

“Reducing water loss is very important. To achieve environmental safety and ensure water security for future generations, it is essential to take deliberate actions to reduce water consumption, promote the reuse and recycling of water, and implement rainwater harvesting. 

“This approach is vital not only for the financial viability of water utilities but also for safeguarding public health.”

Africa Water Vision 2063

He also took the time to call on the African continent to commit to implementing the Africa Water Vision 2063, which establishes a framework for a unified, long-term approach to water security, transitioning from fragmented responses to collective action.

“As leaders and changemakers, it is imperative to dedicate ourselves to developing sustainable solutions that guarantee universal access to clean water and sanitation. 

“Our efforts should focus on the most marginalised and vulnerable populations, particularly women, children, and individuals residing in remote or underserved regions.”

He told delegates that access to such vital resources not only improves health and wellbeing, but also promotes social equity and justice, essential components for community development and sustainability. 

“Together, we have the power to make a difference. Together, we can build a future where water is not a privilege, but a fundamental human right for all.” – SAnews.gov.za
 

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Níger: Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento concede 165,5 milhões de dólares para melhorar o acesso à água potável e ao saneamento para mais de um milhão de pessoas

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

O Conselho de Administração do Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento aprovou um empréstimo de 165,5 milhões de dólares ao Níger para financiar o Projeto de Reforço do Abastecimento de Água Potável e Saneamento e Melhoria da Resiliência em Zinder, Mirriah e aldeias vizinhas. O financiamento provém do Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento, a janela concessional do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (www.AfDB.org).

“Este projeto garantirá o acesso equitativo à água potável e ao saneamento para mais de um milhão de habitantes, ao mesmo tempo que reforçará a resiliência face à pobreza, às alterações climáticas e aos riscos para a saúde”, afirmou Firmin Bri, representante interino do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento no Níger.

Este projeto prioritário, que será implementado ao longo de cinco anos, diz respeito às cidades de Zinder e Mirriah, bem como às aldeias vizinhas, abrangendo uma população de mais de 600 mil habitantes. A taxa de acesso à água potável atinge apenas 53,4%, enquanto a cobertura de saneamento básico é inferior a 6,1%, com uma taxa de defecação a céu aberto superior a 76,5%. A iniciativa aborda desafios críticos, incluindo o crescimento populacional anual de 3,8%, a fragilidade ligada à pobreza e à insegurança e a vulnerabilidade das famílias, acentuada pelas sanções económicas.

O projeto está alinhado com os programas de ação do governo e as estratégias nacionais de desenvolvimento do Níger e contribui para os Objetivos de Desenvolvimento Sustentável das Nações Unidas (n.º 6, 4, 5, 7 e 8), a Agenda 2063 da União Africana e a Contribuição Nacionalmente Determinada do Níger para a ação climática.

O projeto desenvolverá infraestruturas de água e saneamento para beneficiar 600 mil pessoas através de novos furos, torres de água e 150 quilómetros de redes de distribuição, bem como uma estação de tratamento de lamas fecais para saneamento autónomo. Criará 12 mil ligações sociais, 50 torneiras públicas, 5 mil latrinas familiares, 200 latrinas institucionais, 100 casas de banho públicas e uma estação de tratamento de lamas fecais.

O programa sensibilizará mais de 500 mil pessoas (incluindo 51% de mulheres) para questões relacionadas com a água, a higiene, a saúde e o clima. Apoiará 50 mulheres gestoras de bebedouros públicos e 100 gestores de casas de banho públicas (60% mulheres) e equipará os coletores de resíduos com seis camiões a vácuo e dez triciclos manuais.

Além disso, o projeto apoiará 150 aprendizes (incluindo 50% de mulheres) e 20 técnicos nas áreas de eletricistas, canalizadores e agentes de saneamento. Desenvolverá dez áreas de horticultura e uma área a jusante da estação de tratamento e distribuirá kits de higiene menstrual. Mais de 300 unidades de equipamento pós-colheita serão fornecidas às mulheres para facilitar as tarefas domésticas e aumentar os seus rendimentos.

O reforço das capacidades institucionais incluirá também a formação de 30 funcionários ministeriais e a implementação de sistemas de informação geográfica e de monitorização e avaliação. O projeto preparará também estudos para uma segunda fase que abrangerá a avaliação do impacto ambiental e social, a igualdade de género e a saúde.

O projeto complementa as intervenções em curso do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento no Níger, bem como projetos de outros parceiros técnicos e financeiros, incluindo o Banco Mundial e outras instituições de desenvolvimento.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Contacto para os media:
Natalie Nkembuh
Departamento de Comunicação e Relações Externas 
media@afdb.org

Contacto técnico:
Mahécor Ndiaye
Departamento de água e saneamento 1
m.h.ndiaye@afdb.org

Sobre o Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento:
O Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento é a principal instituição financeira de desenvolvimento em África. Inclui três entidades distintas: o Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (AfDB), o Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento (ADF) e o Fundo Fiduciário da Nigéria (NTF). Presente no terreno em 41 países africanos, com uma representação externa no Japão, o Banco contribui para o desenvolvimento económico e o progresso social dos seus 54 Estados-membros. Mais informações em www.AfDB.org

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Luxemburgo e Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento aprofundam parceria para promover o crescimento sustentável em África

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

O presidente do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento (https://www.AfDB.org), Dr. Sidi Ould Tah, e o ministro das Finanças do Luxemburgo, Gilles Roth, comprometeram-se a aprofundar a cooperação, nas vésperas da décima sétima reposição do Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento (ADF-17), a janela de financiamento concessional do Grupo Banco. 

Os dois líderes reuniram-se à margem dos Encontros Anuais do Banco Mundial e do Fundo Monetário Internacional de 2025, em Washington, D.C. Foi a sua primeira reunião bilateral oficial desde que o Dr. Ould Tah assumiu o cargo em setembro.

As discussões reafirmaram a parceria de longa data entre as duas instituições e o seu compromisso comum com a cooperação multilateral e a transformação económica de África. As conversações destacaram o apoio contínuo do Luxemburgo ao crescimento sustentável e inclusivo nas economias mais vulneráveis de África. 

O Luxemburgo continua a ser um dos principais contribuintes mundiais para a ajuda pública ao desenvolvimento, alocando consistentemente 1% do seu rendimento nacional bruto à cooperação para o desenvolvimento – bem acima da meta de 0,7% recomendada pelas Nações Unidas e pelo Comité de Ajuda ao Desenvolvimento da OCDE. No âmbito do ADF-16, a contribuição do Luxemburgo ascendeu a 12,7 milhões de euros, um aumento de 10% em relação ao ciclo anterior, refletindo a confiança do país no impacto do Fundo, particularmente em matéria de ação climática, governação, igualdade de género e desenvolvimento do setor privado. 

“As necessidades de desenvolvimento de África continuam a ser consideráveis, particularmente em áreas como a educação, a energia, a tecnologia, as infraestruturas e a luta contra as alterações climáticas”, afirmou o ministro Roth. “O centro financeiro do Luxemburgo, com a sua experiência em financiamento sustentável e investimento de impacto, está bem posicionado para canalizar capital privado para estas prioridades. Continuaremos a trabalhar em conjunto com o Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento para reforçar o ambiente de investimento em África e construir um futuro mais equitativo, resiliente e sustentável”, acrescentou o governante.

O Dr. Ould Tah congratulou-se com o apoio contínuo do Luxemburgo, descrevendo-o como “um parceiro firme” do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento. “O Luxemburgo tem sido um parceiro firme do Grupo Banco Africano de Desenvolvimento. A sua liderança em financiamento sustentável e o seu compromisso com o multilateralismo eficaz continuam a fazer uma diferença real em todo o continente”, salientou o presidente do Grupo Banco. “À medida que nos aproximamos da sessão de compromissos do ADF-17, em dezembro, a parceria do Luxemburgo será fundamental para mobilizar recursos que impulsionem a resiliência, a inclusão e a prosperidade partilhada, produzindo um impacto que se estende muito além das fronteiras de África”, acrescentou.

A colaboração do Luxemburgo com o Banco vai além do financiamento concessional. O país também contribui para o Fundo Fiduciário para o Desenvolvimento dos Mercados de Capitais do Grupo Banco, do qual foi um dos dois doadores fundadores, e para o Mecanismo Africano de Inclusão Financeira Digital, ambos com o objetivo de promover a inovação financeira, alargar o acesso aos mercados e reforçar o ecossistema de investimento privado em África.

Desde a sua criação em 1972, o Fundo Africano de Desenvolvimento financiou quase 3 mil projetos, num total de mais de 45 mil milhões de dólares, ligando comunidades e melhorando o acesso a energia limpa, alimentos, educação e cuidados de saúde em 37 países africanos, quase metade dos quais são frágeis ou afetados por conflitos.

O ciclo ADF-17 procura mobilizar recursos adicionais para investimentos transformadores que criem empregos, reforcem a resiliência e libertem o potencial económico de África, contribuindo assim para a estabilidade global e promovendo a prosperidade partilhada.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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Luxembourg and African Development Bank deepen partnership to advance Africa’s sustainable growth

Source: APO – Report:

African Development Bank Group (https://www.AfDB.org) President Dr Sidi Ould Tah and Luxembourg’s Finance Minister, Gilles Roth, have pledged to deepen cooperation as preparations advance for the seventeenth replenishment of the African Development Fund (ADF-17), the Bank Group’s concessional financing window.

The two leaders met on the sidelines of the 2025 World Bank and International Monetary Fund Annual Meetings in Washington, D.C. It was their first official bilateral meeting since Dr Ould Tah took office in September.

Discussions reaffirmed the long-standing partnership between the two institutions and their shared commitment to multilateral cooperation and Africa’s economic transformation. The talks highlighted Luxembourg’s continued support for sustainable and inclusive growth across Africa’s most vulnerable economies.

Luxembourg remains one of the world’s leading contributors of official development assistance, consistently allocating 1% of its gross national income to development cooperation – well above the 0.7% target recommended by the United Nations and the OECD Development Assistance Committee. Under ADF-16, Luxembourg’s contribution amounted to €12.7 million, a 10% increase over the previous cycle, reflecting the country’s confidence in the Fund’s impact, particularly in climate action, governance, gender equality, and private sector development.

“Africa’s development needs remain considerable, particularly in areas such as education, energy, technology, infrastructure and the fight against climate change,” said Minister Roth. “Luxembourg’s financial centre, with its expertise in sustainable finance and impact investing, is well placed to channel private capital toward these priorities. We will continue working alongside the African Development Bank to strengthen Africa’s investment environment and build a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable future.” 

Dr Ould Tah welcomed Luxembourg’s continued support, describing it as “a steadfast partner” of the African Development Bank Group. “Luxembourg has been a steadfast partner to the African Development Bank Group. Its leadership in sustainable finance and its commitment to effective multilateralism continue to make a real difference across the continent,” the Bank Group president stressed. “As we move toward the ADF-17 pledging session in December, Luxembourg’s partnership will be key to mobilising resources that drive resilience, inclusion, and shared prosperity, delivering impact that extends well beyond Africa’s borders.”

Luxembourg’s collaboration with the Bank extends beyond concessional financing. The country also contributes to the Bank Group’s Capital Markets Development Trust Fund, where it was one of two founding donors — and to the Africa Digital Financial Inclusion Facility, both aimed at promoting financial innovation, broadening access to markets, and strengthening Africa’s private investment ecosystem. 

Since its creation in 1972, the African Development Fund has financed nearly 3,000 projects totalling more than $45 billion, connecting communities and improving access to clean energy, food, education, and healthcare across 37 African countries, almost half of which are fragile or conflict-affected. 

The ADF-17 cycle seeks to mobilise additional resources for transformative investments that create jobs, strengthen resilience, and unlock Africa’s economic potential, thereby contributing to global stability and advancing shared prosperity. 

– on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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Niger : la Banque africaine de développement accorde 165,5 millions de dollars pour améliorer l’accès à l’eau potable et à l’assainissement de plus d’un million de personnes

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le Conseil d’administration du Fonds africain de développement a approuvé un prêt de 165,5 millions de dollars au Niger pour financer le Projet de renforcement de l’alimentation en eau potable et assainissement et d’amélioration de la résilience à Zinder, Mirriah et villages environnants. Le financement est issu du Fonds africain de développement, le guichet concessionnel du Groupe de la Banque (www.AfDB.org).

« Ce projet garantira un accès équitable à l’eau potable et à l’assainissement pour plus d’un million d’habitants tout en renforçant la résilience face à la pauvreté, au changement climatique et aux risques sanitaires », a déclaré Firmin Bri, le responsable par intérim du bureau pays du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement au Niger.

Ce projet prioritaire, qui sera mis en œuvre sur une période de cinq ans, concerne les villes de Zinder et de Mirriah ainsi que les villages environnants, couvrant une population de plus de 600 000 habitants. Le taux d’accès à l’eau potable n’atteint que 53,4 % tandis que la couverture en assainissement de base est inférieure à 6,1 %, avec un taux de défécation à l’air libre dépassant 76,5 %. L’initiative répond à des défis critiques, notamment une croissance démographique de 3,8 % par an, une fragilité liée à la pauvreté et à l’insécurité, et une vulnérabilité des ménages accentuée par des sanctions économiques.

Le projet est aligné sur les programmes d’actions gouvernementaux et les stratégies nationales de développement du Niger et contribue aux Objectifs de développement durable des Nations unies (n°6, 4, 5, 7 et 8), à l’Agenda 2063 de l’Union africaine et à la Contribution déterminée au niveau national du Niger en matière d’action climatique.

Le projet développera des infrastructures hydrauliques et d’assainissement au bénéfice de 600 000 personnes grâce à de nouveaux forages, des châteaux d’eau et 150 kilomètres de réseaux de distribution ainsi qu’à une station de traitement de boues de vidange pour l’assainissement autonome. Il réalisera 12 000 branchements sociaux, 50 bornes-fontaines, 5 000 latrines familiales, 200 latrines institutionnelles, 100 édicules publics et une station de traitement des boues de vidange.

Le programme sensibilisera plus de 500 000 personnes (dont 51 % de femmes) aux problématiques de l’eau, de l’hygiène, de la santé et du climat. Il soutiendra 50 femmes gestionnaires de bornes-fontaines et 100 gestionnaires d’édicules publics (60 % de femmes), et dotera les collecteurs de déchets de six camions-vidangeurs et de dix tricycles manuels.

Par ailleurs, le projet appuiera 150 apprentis (dont 50 % de femmes) et 20 techniciens dans des métiers d’électriciens, de plombiers et d’agents d’assainissement. Il développera dix périmètres maraîchers et un périmètre en aval de la station de traitement, et distribuera des kits d’hygiène menstruelle. Plus de 300 équipements post-récolte seront fournis aux femmes pour l’allégement des tâches ménagères et l’augmentation de leurs revenus.

Le renforcement des capacités institutionnelles comprendra en outre la formation de 30 cadres ministériels et la mise en œuvre de systèmes d’information géographique et de suivi-évaluation. Le projet préparera également des études pour une deuxième phase couvrant l’évaluation d’impact environnemental et social, l’égalité de genre et la santé.

Le projet complète les interventions en cours du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement au Niger ainsi que les projets d’autres partenaires techniques et financiers, dont la Banque mondiale et d’autres institutions de développement.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

Contact médias :
Natalie Nkembuh
Département de la communication et des relations extérieures
media@afdb.org

Contact sectoriel :
Mahécor  Ndiaye
Département eau et assainissement 1
m.h.ndiaye@afdb.org

À propos du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement :
Le Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement (BAD) est la première institution multilatérale de financement dédiée au développement de l’Afrique. Elle comprend trois entités distinctes : la Banque africaine de développement (BAD), le Fonds africain de développement (FAD) et le Fonds spécial du Nigeria (FSN). La BAD est présente sur le terrain dans 44 pays africains, avec un bureau extérieur au Japon, et contribue au développement économique et au progrès social de ses 54 Etats membres régionaux.

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Le Luxembourg et la Banque africaine de développement renforcent leur partenariat pour promouvoir la croissance durable de l’Afrique

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le président du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement (https://www.AfDB.org), M. Sidi Ould Tah, et le ministre des Finances du Luxembourg, M. Gilles Roth, se sont engagés à approfondir leur coopération dans le cadre des préparatifs de la dix-septième reconstitution des ressources du Fonds africain de développement (FAD-17), le guichet de financement concessionnel du Groupe de la Banque.

Les deux dirigeants se sont rencontrés en marge des Assemblées annuelles 2025 de la Banque mondiale et du Fonds monétaire international à Washington, D.C. Cette rencontre bilatérale officielle était la première depuis l’entrée en fonction de M. Ould Tah en septembre.

Les deux hommes ont réaffirmé le partenariat de longue date entre les deux institutions et leur engagement commun en faveur de la coopération multilatérale et de la transformation économique de l’Afrique. Ces entretiens montrent le soutien continu du Luxembourg à une croissance durable et inclusive dans les économies les plus vulnérables d’Afrique.

Le Luxembourg demeure l’un des principaux contributeurs mondiaux de l’aide publique au développement, allouant systématiquement 1 % de son revenu national brut à la coopération au développement — bien au-delà de l’objectif de 0,7 % recommandé par les Nations unies et le Comité d’aide au développement de l’Organisation de la coopération pour le développement (OCDE). Dans le cadre du FAD-16, la contribution du Luxembourg s’est élevée à 12,7 millions d’euros, soit une augmentation de 10 % par rapport au cycle précédent, reflétant la confiance du pays dans l’impact du Fonds, notamment en matière d’action climatique, de gouvernance, d’égalité des genres et de développement du secteur privé.

« Les besoins de développement de l’Afrique restent considérables, en particulier dans des domaines tels que l’éducation, l’énergie, la technologie, les infrastructures et la lutte contre le changement climatique », a déclaré le ministre Roth. « Forte de son expertise en matière de finance durable et d’investissement d’impact, la place financière luxembourgeoise est bien placée pour canaliser les capitaux privés vers ces priorités. Nous continuerons à travailler aux côtés de la Banque africaine de développement pour renforcer le climat d’investissement en Afrique et construire un avenir plus équitable, plus résilient et plus durable. »

M. Ould Tah a salué le soutien continu du Luxembourg, le qualifiant de « partenaire indéfectible » du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement. « Le Luxembourg est un partenaire indéfectible du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement. Son leadership en matière de finance durable et son engagement en faveur d’un multilatéralisme efficace continuent de faire une réelle différence sur le continent », a souligné le président du Groupe de la Banque. « Alors que nous nous acheminons vers la session d’annonces de contributions au FAD-17 qui se tiendra en décembre, le partenariat du Luxembourg sera essentiel pour mobiliser des ressources qui favorisent la résilience, l’inclusion et la prospérité partagée, produisant un impact qui s’étend bien au-delà des frontières de l’Afrique. »

La collaboration du Luxembourg avec la Banque va au-delà des financements concessionnels. Le pays contribue également au Fonds fiduciaire pour le développement des marchés de capitaux du Groupe de la Banque, dont il est l’un des deux donateurs fondateurs — et à la Facilité pour l’inclusion financière numérique en Afrique, qui visent tous deux à promouvoir l’innovation financière, à élargir l’accès aux marchés et à renforcer l’écosystème de l’investissement privé en Afrique.

Depuis sa création en 1972, le Fonds africain de développement a financé près de 3 000 projets pour un montant total de plus de 45 milliards de dollars, connectant les communautés et améliorant l’accès à l’énergie propre, à l’alimentation, à l’éducation et aux soins de santé à travers 37 pays africains, dont près de la moitié sont fragiles ou touchés par des conflits.

Le cycle du FAD-17 vise à mobiliser des ressources supplémentaires pour des investissements transformateurs qui créent des emplois, renforcent la résilience et libèrent le potentiel économique de l’Afrique, contribuant ainsi à la stabilité mondiale et à la promotion d’une prospérité partagée.

Distribué par APO Group pour African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

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Government secures US$925 million loan to improve service delivery

Source: Government of South Africa

Government has secured a US$925 million loan from the World Bank as part of a broader US$3 billion (R55 billion) initiative aimed at helping metropolitan municipalities improve service delivery and upgrade ageing infrastructure. 

The program will benefit the metropolitan municipalities (metros) of Buffalo City, Cape Town, Ekurhuleni, Johannesburg, Tshwane, eThekwini, Mangaung, and Nelson Mandela Bay. 

Together, these municipalities are home to 22 million people and account for 85% of South Africa’s economic activity. 

The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved the South Africa Metro Trading Services Program (MTSP), the first-ever Program-for-Results (PforR) operation in the country. 

This landmark program aims to improve the accountability, financial health, and operational performance of essential urban services in the country’s eight largest metropolitan municipalities. 

Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana said the six-year program designed by the Government of South Africa and backed by the World Bank will support the turnaround of essential services and enhance the resilience of cities. 

“Metros will unlock the incentive grant funding by demonstrating improved institutional and service delivery performance in water supply and sanitation, electricity and solid waste management. 

“This will contribute to local capacity building, making use of South Africa’s own institutions and processes.”

Over the past decade, cities in South Africa have faced growing challenges in delivering basic services, with declining access and reliability, financial instability, and underinvestment in infrastructure.

The PforR, a financing instrument that links disbursement of funds directly to the achievement of specific results, will support government-led reforms and institutional strengthening in trading services namely, water supply and sanitation, electricity, and solid waste management. 

These services are vital for both residential and industrial users and are intended to operate on a financially sustainable basis.

Cities that meet performance targets will unlock access to this broader funding to strengthen essential services. 

The government will use the loan to fund a new performance-based fiscal grant to the metros, as part of the government’s Metro Trading Services reforms. 

“Metros will receive grants from the national government, based on results achieved. Should results not be achieved, the grants are not released. This approach incentivises performance and promotes accountability to citizens,” the World Bank said.

World Bank Division Director for South Africa Satu Kahkonen said: “The Metro Services Trading Program represents a milestone in South Africa’s partnership with the World Bank Group, showcasing a shift toward results-driven financing to accelerate progress in public service delivery and governance.

“This operation is designed to incentivize real performance improvements, accountability and institutional reforms through a results-based approach, contributing to better lives and livelihoods in South Africa.”

Minister Godongwana emphasised that the trading services reform is a flagship government-wide reform under Operation Vulindlela Phase II, which was approved by the Cabinet in March 2025. 

Operation Vulindlela is a joint initiative of the Presidency and National Treasury to accelerate the implementation of structural reforms and support economic recovery. 

To ensure that the reform is championed at a local level, the Minister met with mayors from each metro municipality in October. 

The Program-for-Results model focuses on “payment for good performance”. 

The World Bank only disburses funds when pre-agreed results, such as institutional reforms, improved collection rates, asset management practices, and service delivery benchmarks, are achieved and independently verified. 

This ensures a strong focus on outcomes, institutional change, and long-term sustainability.

The MTSP builds on the experience of National Treasury’s Cities Support Programme (CSP), which was established in 2011 and is focused on improving performance and strengthening governance to achieve inclusive, urban economic growth. 

The CSP is implemented in the eight metros by the National Treasury of South Africa with the support of partners, including the World Bank. – SAnews.gov.za

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Sultan of Brunei Darussalam Meets Minister of State for Foreign Affairs

Source: Government of Qatar

Bandar Seri Begawan | November 10 2025

HM Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei Darussalam met here today with HE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi.
During the meeting, HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs conveyed the greetings of HH the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, to HM the Sultan of Brunei Darussalam, along with His Highness’s wishes for His Majesty’s continued health and happiness, and for the government and people of Brunei Darussalam continued progress and prosperity.
For his part, HM Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah entrusted HE the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs to convey his greetings to HH the Amir, wishing him continued health and happiness, and the State of Qatar continued progress, development, and prosperity.
Discussion during the meeting focused on the two countries’ bilateral relations and ways to strengthen and develop them, in addition to a host of topics of mutual interest.