Addis Ababa, February 12, 2026 (ENA)—Ethiopia, driven by the right leadership and right policies, is playing a leading role in the sustainability and availability of water, African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (ECOSOCC) Secretariat Head William Carew said. In an exclusive interview with ENA, the Head noted that the leadership role the Government of Ethiopia has been playing is very fundamental for the African Union as a whole. According to him, it is crucial to have a continental framework that actually addresses the whole issue of water and sanitation within the continent. “That is a significant number, and it all boils down to leadership and having the right policies in place. “It is about having the right leadership, having a political will and the political commitment; and then having the right policies in place.

Source: Ethiopian News February 12, 2026 12:32 UTC