Egypt threatens Ethiopia over the source of the Nile

Ethiopia has made significant progress in meeting its energy needs by constructing the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile River. This dam aims to provide power to 60% of the Ethiopian population, doubling the country’s electricity output. However, downstream countries like Sudan and Egypt are concerned about the potential impact on their water supply. Egypt, in particular, has raised objections to Ethiopia’s filling of the GERD reservoir, citing violations of international law. Despite Egypt’s own history of building the Aswan High Dam on the Nile, the country is now calling for UN intervention to address the issues surrounding the GERD. The dispute between Ethiopia and Egypt over the Nile’s resources highlights the complex geopolitical dynamics in the region.