DAARA J FAMILY

From Mali to Mauritania from Guinea to Senegal we will

quench our thirst water is flowing freely We will follow the

path of the river to make peace Pay Hommage to Mister Fela

He says water has no enemy All along the Senegal River we

advocate for peace because water is life We reach out to our

neighbors to avoid quarrels The river gives us cheer We

are refreshed by it we drink there Our livestock drink

there we are happy

NOUMOUCOUNDA

Water brings the world to life It should not be wasted because

it brings the world to life Senegalese people have stood up to say

that water gives life to the world Water water we must protect

it well Water water the water came through Water is

here water water water

NOURA MINT SEYMALI

Mauritania has already taken a considerable step towards its

development Drinking water supply is a priority of its national

action plan and one of its major lines Water is the lifeblood

of people because it is the cornerstone of the development

process Indeed the supply of water is a primary necessity

SEKOU KOUYATE

Why so much war and conflict To this day there are many places where

water is unavailable War is not the solution We must

stay united because water is the source of life When water is

flowing women and childrens hearts are at peace We cannot

live without water because water is the source of mankind

Where water passes peace of heart is assured

FATOUMATA DIAWARA

Lets think brothers and sisters Think of God Think of the

Prophet Oh God Lets think about our parents Think about how

the world works and let us hold hands together Because the world is ephemeral

Let us speak with one voice

DAARA J FAMILY

We do not come from the same shores let us unite Peace is the only solution let us avoid conflict Water is more precious than

gold and we are more than neighbours Let no one make us hate

each other its a no mans land Let the cattle drink Let everyone

paddle your canoe is not unwelcome Our doors are open the

river is our life Water unifies us it will make our lands prosperous

BAABA MAAL

Once upon a time I was standing on the banks of the river I

heard a voice singing in the distance I heard a voice singing

saying that the river is not a border The river is not a border

The river brings peace between people Let us unite our

hearts around this water that we share Let us deepen our

neighbourly relations for the better tomorrow that we hope

for The river is not a border It brings peace between people

It brings peace to the world It brings peace between

peoples It deepens our coexistence Peace Peace Peace The

Senegal River