African Ministers' Council on Water (AMCOW)’s Post

Namibia demands reform of UNSC to correct Africa’s exclusion - Windhoek Observer: Namibia demands reform of UNSC to correct Africa’s exclusion  Windhoek Observer

As regional Civil Society Organizations dedicated to the prosperity and development of the region, we are deeply concerned about the political and security crises and the risk to the unity and cohesion of the Community. In light of these, CSOs in the region held a consultation summit on July 1, 2024, ahead of the ECOWAS Heads of State Summit to deliberate on a common citizens' position on these concerns and propose recommendations that seek to enhance ECOWAS’ normative framework, as well as formulate citizens’ agenda to form part of the discussions by the Authority of Heads of State and Government of ECOWAS at the forthcoming 65th Ordinary Session in Abuja, Nigeria. Read more - https://bit.ly/3VUhEHm #2isEnough  #ECOWASTermLimits  #SolidarityForDemocracy

Join the NINAS Movement: Let's Dismantle the 1999 Constitution and Rebuild Our Union! We can't continue to watch Nigerian Politicians to draw powers from the fraudulently imposed Unitary Constitution and ruin our lives in the South or turn the rest of us to Almajiris as they did in the North by giving us palliatives like rice, etc. It's time to address the root cause - our unitary constitution. We believe it's time to challenge the status quo and create a new Nigeria where everyone has equal opportunities and a chance to thrive. For too long, the unitary constitution has held us back. Join us in dismantling it and building a Union that works for all. Together, we can create a future where our young people can make a life in Nigeria, rather than feeling forced to escape. The time for action is now! We must activate the Election Shutdown Mechanism to demand an immediate transition to Union Reconfiguration, rather than holding another national election under the rejected 1999 Constitution. Since 1999, we've been stuck in a cycle of elections every four years, with the same people voting to be governed by a constitution that has destroyed their lives. In 2024, we must demand a transition process instead of elections in 2027. Join the NINAS Movement today and be part of the solution! Let's take control of our destiny and create a better tomorrow. #NINASMovement #TakeDownTheUnitaryConstitution #UnitaryConstitutionMustGo. Go to www.ninasvoice.org for more information or call the NINAS Secretariat mobile number +234 906 472 0016 or +2349129931551.

Is Namibia’s liberation-era party Swapo the next to fall? - The Africa Report: Is Namibia’s liberation-era party Swapo the next to fall?  The Africa Report

#Afghanistan has fulfilled its commitments to #Iran regarding water rights and even provided more water than the agreed amount last year. Iran's claims seem to be an attempt to shift blame for its internal issues and the failure to meet its water demands. Additionally, Iran raises the issue of migrants, suggesting that drinking water is being consumed by them. Here is my insight with TOLOnews 👇 https://lnkd.in/dSWhizP9

My article in @OpinionNigeria on the ongoing #EndBadGovernanceProtest in Nigeria. It is my piece on the status quo and the anguish eminent in the nation as a result of skyrocketing living cost in the prevailing conditions attendant in the polity. https://lnkd.in/dz7bEcsy

"The challenges with [Kimberley Process] internal controls, the Central African Republic and pollution are complex and not easy to overcome. They require technical assistance, constructive cooperation and lesson-learning across borders and between governments, industry and civil society." - Extract from the final declaration of the Central Africa Regional workshop by KP Civil Society Coalition https://lnkd.in/ew4mfDAu

Bangladesh needs to ratify another international convention soon. Convention on the Law of the Non-Navigational Uses of International Watercourses, 1997. When the charter was voted on in 1997, 103 countries were in favor. Among which Bangladesh is a country. But till now Bangladesh has not ratified this charter. No government of Bangladesh did it. Ratification by only 35 countries was required for this charter to come into force. It took 18 years to get it. The charter came into effect in 2014. Bangladesh is the country of downstream. The invasion and abuse of watercourse of upstream country India is known to all. From the history of so many years, it can be said that India will not agree to the fair distribution of water on its own. If Bangladesh ratifies this charter, even if India does not agree, there will be an opportunity for Bangladesh to seek redress from the United Nations under the charter. Remedies can be both give and take. In fact, we have nothing to lose!

Protecting the right to adequate food and saving lives in the Gaza Strip Briefing note on the Occupied Palestinian Territory The note explains the fundamental principle of food as a human right, outlining the obligations of States to safeguard this entitlement. It explores how the right to food is applied in contexts of armed conflict and occupation, assessing the current conditions in Gaza against the backdrop of binding legal obligations and international legal precedents. This brief aims to offer a thorough analysis of the crisis and present policy recommendations aimed at improving the effectiveness of proposed interventions. Link at: https://lnkd.in/eD5WQTHm #conflicts #impactassessment #righttofood #humanrights #foodsecurity #foodsupply #foodaccess #foodconsumption #sustainability #Palestine

Cross River State Emerges as the Most Peaceful State in Nigeria