Egypt is helping to improve water supply in water-scarce South Sudan, building eight new groundwater supply stations in two South Sudanese states bordering the Nile River.
Construction got under way in March 2024 and involves building five systems in the state of Jonglei, and three in Central Equatoria, reports Afrik21.
The stations, all powered by solar energy, are designed to benefit operate in remote areas.
The collaboration between Egypt and South Sudan follows an earlier project setting up 20 groundwater drinking stations benefiting more than 100 000 people in South Sudan.
According to Daily News Egypt, Water Resources and Irrigation Minister Hani Sewilam said the two countries were working together to develop a comprehensive water resources management plan for the Nile River Basin.
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Compiled by Samantha Machele
