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Editorial: Water rights and conflicts in Sub-Saharan Africa
Water is at the centre of human development. It is a renewable resource unlike any other, being, among other things, …
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Modeling and quantifying surface water resource potential in Awash Bello watershed, Upper Awash River Basin, Ethiopia, using SWAT model
Rising global water demand, combined with climate change, population growth, industrial development, and land use change, highlights the need for …
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Small transboundary tributaries of Ferghana Valley, Central Asia: searching for constructive pathways toward cooperation
Introduction Cooperation on small transboundary tributaries (STTs) in Ferghana Valley of Central Asia is key to ensuring realization of benefits …
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Assessing the contribution of climate change on tropical cyclones related to loss and damage in southern Africa: a case study of tropical cyclones in southern Malawi
This study synthesizes peer-reviewed literature and government reports to examine the relationship between climate change and the frequency, occurrence, and …
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Contrasting groundwater flow systems in comparable African Mountains-role of permeability structure
Topography is widely recognized as a primary control on groundwater flow organization in mountain settings along with Recharge (R) and …
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Transboundary ecosystem governance and climate resilience in Southern Africa: integrating peacebuilding approaches in shared river basin management
Background Southern Africa’s transboundary river basins face unprecedented pressures from climate change, population growth, and competing water demands, necessitating integrated …
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Land-water-energy nexus and long-term climatic trends in smallholder irrigation schemes: evidence from Vhembe District, South Africa
Sustainable irrigation for smallholders requires strategies that minimize and optimize land, water, and energy use while remaining resilient to climate …
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Groundwater recharge, community water security, and practical engineering solutions in Northern Ghana
Northern Ghana faces persistent dry-season water insecurity despite receiving substantial seasonal rainfall. This critical narrative review examines why wet-season rainfall …
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Integrated Hydrochemical assessment and irrigation suitability of the groundwater of the Continental Terminal aquifer in the coastal sedimentary basin of Togo
This study evaluates the chemical quality of the unconfined Continental Terminal aquifer in the Coastal Sedimentary Basin of Togo in …
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Editorial: Water pollution and human health
Beginning with microbial contaminants, Potgieter et al. investigated wastewater-impacted rivers in South Africa's Limpopo province and found that pathogenic, extended-spectrum …
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Flood-driven water contamination as a preventable public-health infrastructure failure: a perspective on flood-ready water and health systems
Flooding is commonly approached as a hydrological disaster, followed by emergency relief, disease surveillance, and environmental clean-up. This approach appears …
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Using urban nitrate-rich groundwater for peri-urban irrigation in Dakar, Senegal: an evaluation of water quality concerns
Contamination of urban groundwater from faecal effluent in sewered and unsewered areas is a widespread constraint to its use for …
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Examining households’ expenditure patterns on water, sanitation, and hygiene services in urban slums in Southeast Nigeria
Objectives Access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) is essential for human health and wellbeing. However, many households in …
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Geospatial mapping of groundwater potential for irrigated agriculture in semi-arid Kongwa District, Central Tanzania
Groundwater is vital for agriculture in semi-arid regions like Kongwa District, where surface water is scarce and rainfall unstable. Despite …
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Community water scarcity practices in Ngwezi River Basin, Southern Zambia
Extreme droughts in Southern Zambia have intensified water scarcity, contributing to livelihood disruption, social tensions, and adaptive migration across the …
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Revisiting agricultural policies in Morocco through the lens of virtual water trade: a literature review
Morocco, a semi-arid country and a recognized climate change hotspot, faces increasing water scarcity, with renewable water resources estimated at …
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Sustaining rural livelihoods through participatory water governance: a review of community-driven water resource management models in East and Central Africa
This study reviews experiences across East and Central Africa testing community-driven arrangements for adaptively managing water resources according to local …
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Water pollution and cattle health risks in the Akaki River Catchment, Central Ethiopia: implications for one-health
This study examines the toxic effects of river pollution on cattle health in Akaki River Catchment, central Ethiopia. Water and …
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Remote sensing-based estimation of Chlorophyll-a concentrations in a water hyacinth-infested tropical headwaters lake: a study of Lake Tana, Ethiopia
Intensified agriculture practices contribute to nutrient enrichment in freshwater lakes, causing eutrophication, algal blooms, and water hyacinth infestations. Eutrophication in …
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Assessment of groundwater drought risk in arid regions using standardized indices and reliability analysis
Groundwater drought poses a significant threat to water and food security. In arid regions, groundwater can be the primary resource …