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Ghanaians Protest Water Deal With Togo

GHANA, ACCRA — The water deal signed between Ghana and Togo earlier this month has spurred outcry among local residents, who say the government is giving away water while many Ghanaians go without it.

Critical Water Shortages in Côte d’Ivoire

ABIDJAN (IRIN) — Drinking water shortages in Côte d’Ivoire are becoming critical, according to residents, officials and experts.

New Dams Raise Ecological, Political Concerns in Niger River Basin

BAMAKO (IPS) — Major new dam projects are being constructed on the Niger River, raising ecological concerns and leading to difficult negotiations over equitable sharing of the river basin’s resources.

UNHCR Requests Proposals for Water, Sanitation Services at Ampain Refugee Camp in Ghana

GHANA, ACCRA — The office of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR) is seeking to partner with qualified NGOs to introduce and maintain strategies for provision of potable water and sanitation

UAE: Flavored Water Industry Growing

duBai, united arab emirates (Khaleej Times (United Arab Emirates)) — — The flavored water industry in the UAE is posting a 14 percent year-to-year growth rate, according to regional bottled mineral water company Masafi.

Masafi took a 65.6 percent

USAID, Coca-Cola in Joint Investment in 9 African Countries

nairoBi, Kenya — — The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Coca-Cola Company are jointly investing $7 million USD for water projects in nine African countries.