African Water Research beyond the Narratives of Conflict and Scarcity
Publisher: Nature Sustainability
Author(s): Essam Heggy, Jongeun You, Abotalib Z. Abotalib, Sara S. Fouad, and Mohamed Ramah
Date: 2026
Topics: Renewable Resources
Reproducible, replicable and robust African water research remains underrepresented in highly visible scientific journals, leading regional policymakers to turn to consulting firms and interest groups. The authors call for stronger editorial engagement with African water research to leverage its contributions to transboundary conflict resolution.