What is Africa Aquatics?
Africa Aquatics is the continental governing body for aquatic sports in Africa and one of the five continental confederations of World Aquatics. Founded in 1970 as CANA (Confédération Africaine de Natation) with seven members, it now unites 53 national federations and rebranded to its current name alongside World Aquatics' renaming.[1] [2]
What does Africa Aquatics govern?
It regulates and governs aquatic sport across the continent: continental and zonal championships, African records, officiating and athlete development in swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming and open water.[2]
What competitions does Africa Aquatics organize?
- Africa Aquatics Championships (African Swimming and Open Water Championships — 20th edition announced for the current cycle), the continent's title event.[3]
- Zone championships in each of the four geographic zones — some carrying World Championships qualifier status.[4]
- Junior and age-group championships, and aquatics at the African Games with the African games authorities.[2]
How is Africa Aquatics structured?
The 53 member federations are organized in four zones (North, West & Central, East, Southern), each running zonal competition and development; a congress of members elects the continental leadership.[2] [4]
References
- Africa Aquatics — CANA rebrands to Africa Aquatics. Accessed August 2026.
- Africa Aquatics — official site. Accessed August 2026.
- Africa Aquatics — XX Africa Aquatics Swimming and Open Water Championships announced. Accessed August 2026.
- Africa Aquatics — West African Championships earns World Championships qualifier status. Accessed August 2026.