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How does Africa rank in terms of meeting global water and sanitation targets, such as the sustainable development goals (SDG)?

SDG 6 seeks to ensure safe drinking water and sanitation for all. In Sub-Saharan Africa, as of 2020, 30% of the population used a safely managed drinking water service, 21% of the population used a safely managed sanitation service, and 26%  of the population had a handwashing facility with soap and water available at home. 

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