THE WEST AFRICAN REGIONAL WATER FORUM (FREAO) WILL TAKE PLACE IN SEPTEMBER IN ABIDJAN
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DescriptionThe Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Water Resources Management Center (CGRE), UEMOA, CILSS, and the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, officially announce the launch of the first edition of the West African Regional Water Forum (FREAO), to be held in Abidjan, Republic of Côte d’Ivoire, from September 24 to 25, 2026. Initiated as part of the regional integrated water resources management (IWRM) process, which involves all states and trans-boundary basin organizations in the region, the FREAO is set to become the premier event on water governance in West Africa.
West Africa alone is home to 28 shared river basins, covering nearly 71% of its total land area a level of water interdependence that is rare worldwide. All West African states, with the exception of Cape Verde, share at least one river with a neighbor. The region is home to some of the continent’s most strategically important rivers, including the Niger River (flowing through 9 countries over more than 4,000 km), the Senegal River (4 countries), the Volta River (6 count-ries), Lake Chad (8 countries), the Gambia River (3 countries), and the Comoé River (3 count-ries). This reality makes cooperation in water management not only a necessity but also a stra-tegic opportunity to strengthen peace, sustainable development, and climate resilience.
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Date photo was taken*27-Jul-2016
Department*Infrastructure, Energy
Photo credit*Directorate of Communication
CityAbidjan
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CountryIVORY COAST
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ECOWAS CONVERGENCE COUNCIL REVIEWS PROGRESS TOWARDS SINGLE CURRENCY
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ECOWAS CONVERGENCE COUNCIL REVIEWS PROGRESS TOWARDS SINGLE CURRENCY
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