GERD

Rising Tensions: The Battle Over the Nile In the heart of East Africa, the waves of a centuries-old conflict ripple through the waters of the Nile, igniting fears of instability and regional tension. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), touted as a beacon of progress for Ethiopia, has become a battleground for Egypt and Sudan, who insist on keeping discussions limited to the three nations directly flanking this vital resource. Their recent assertions highlight the deep-seated anxieties surrounding the dam's operation…

Sudan 'defends' Ethiopia against second fill of Grand Renaissance Dam as Egypt expresses concerns NAIROBI, Kenya - Khartoum authorities may have changed their minds over controversial Grand Renaissance dam infill along the Blue Nile in Ethiopia, which could give the conflict a new dimension. A Sudanese official said on Sunday that no drop in the water level of the Blue Nile had been detected…