Malawi, Tanzania Sign Agreement on Songwe River Basin

The Songwe River defines the boundary between Malawi and Tanzania before it runs into Lake Malawi.

For many years now, the Songwe, which defines the border between Malawi and Tanzania, has been associated with a boundary predicament between the two countries.

The river’s instability, flooding, and constant change of course as it meanders to Lake Malawi nevertheless has been a source of irritation and concern to authorities in both countries.

Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development George Chaponda has said the Songwe River Basin Development Programme is a welcome development as it bring synergies, expertise, and local knowledge between various stakeholders in both Malawi and Tanzania to address conservation of the Songwe River catchment and sustainable livelihoods for communities living in the catchment.

https://www.nyasatimes.com/malawi-tanzania-sign-mou-songwe-river-basin-development-program/

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