CAMWATER Launches Campaign for 200,000 New Water Connections in Yaoundé

On June 6, 2026, CAMWATER will initiate a special campaign to provide 200,000 new water connections in Yaoundé. This initiative aims to enhance water access in the city, with a significant shipment received on May 30, 2026, to support the effort.

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Yaoundé launches project to improve water access with new network configuration

On June 25, 2026, Gaston Eloundou Essomba, the Minister of Water and Energy, inaugurated the first stone for a project aimed at reconfiguring the drinking water supply network in Yaoundé. The ceremony took place in Minkoameyos and is expected to significantly enhance water access in the capital. This initiative is part of broader efforts to address water supply challenges in the region.

Cameroon allocates 8.5 billion FCFA for water projects in 2026

On August 7, 2026, in Batchenga, Cameroon, Minister Gaston Eloundou Essomba announced the transfer of 8.5 billion FCFA to 121 municipalities for water supply projects. This initiative aims to enhance access to potable water and improve sanitation across the country, in collaboration with FEICOM and CAMWATER, as part of a broader decentralization effort.

Camwater Restores Water Wells F19 and F8 in Garoua

Camwater has successfully restored two water wells, F19 and F8, in Garoua, enhancing the city's potable water supply. The F19 well was rehabilitated after suffering vandalism, while F8 underwent maintenance to improve its functionality.

CAMWATER and UNHCR Sign Agreement for Water Access in Minawao Camp

On June 30, 2026, Cameroon Water Utilities (CAMWATER) and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) signed an agreement in Yaoundé to enhance access to potable water for refugees and host communities in the Minawao camp, located in the Extreme North region. This partnership aims to strengthen water infrastructure in the area.