Africa’s Water Paradox in Age of War

Apr 2, 2026 | Nolwazi Bongwe
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There is a cruel irony unfolding across two regions that seldom share the same headline. In parts of the Middle East, water is so scarce that it is now a weapon of war. In parts of Africa, water is abundant enough to export; nevertheless, millions still go without it. Between these extremes, lies a lesson the continent cannot afford to ignore.