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.

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Cameroon seeks funding to support nearly 500,000 refugees and vulnerable populations

On Thursday, authorities in Cameroon held a meeting in Yaoundé aimed at mobilizing funding for the social protection of refugees and vulnerable populations. The meeting, presided over by the Minister of Social Affairs, highlighted the urgent need to support approximately 500,000 refugees currently in the country.

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.

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.

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.