African Water Facility governing council convenes in Abidjan under Egyptian chairmanship

Egypt's water minister has arrived in Abidjan to chair the facility's 26th meeting focused on mobilizing investments for Africa's water sector.

• Hani Sweilam arrived in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, to chair the council's 26th session on November 4-5, addressing investment mobilization and the 2026-2030 strategy.
• Sweilam said the facility has supported 153 projects in 54 African countries with €240 million in grants, mobilizing $4.19 billion in investments.
• During Egypt's 2025-2027 council presidency, Sweilam said Egypt joined AMCOW's chair in calling on African governments to finance the facility.
• Sweilam said a delegation he led with the African Development Bank to Germany secured German financial support and a path to a long-term partnership.