Morocco leads next chapter in the African Water Council
On the 4th of March Morocco was appointed to the vice-presidency of African Water Council (AMCOW) for the 2025-27 term, with Minister of Equipment and Water Nizar Baraka underscoring the strategic importance of this role.
According to The North African Post, Baraka acknowledged Egypt’s previous leadership and offered support to the incoming Senegalese presidency, emphasising the critical nature of water sector cooperation.
Established in 2002, AMCOW’s mission focuses on fostering cooperation, security, social and economic development, and poverty alleviation through effective management of Africa’s water resources. The organisation’s primary objective remains to ensure access to safe and clean water throughout the continent.
According to TNAP, Baraka underscored Morocco’s potential to contribute expertise and share experiences in water management with other African nations. This appointment represents a significant momentum in Morocco-African cooperation, particularly crucial given the continent’s water challenges.
Global water insecurity remains a pressing issue, with Greenpeace reporting that 5.52 billion people across 186 countries face water scarcity. Recognising this critical situation, Baraka stressed the importance of developing a comprehensive post-2025 African Water Vision to address these fundamental challenges.
As part of its commitment, Morocco will host the upcoming regional technical consultations to prepare the Africa Water Vision beyond 2025 for North Africa, positioning itself as a key strategic partner in addressing the continent’s water management needs.
AMCOW, The North African Post, Greenpeace
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