Ethiopia's proposed dams on Egypt's Nile
The article discusses Ethiopia's plans to build three new dams on the Blue Nile River, with a total storage capacity reaching 200 billion cubic meters—equivalent to twice the capacity of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Egypt considers these projects to be a existential threat to its water security, as these dams could block water flows for up to four years, endangering the vital water supplies of Egypt and Sudan. Reports indicate that the goal of these dams is to exert full control over the Blue Nile's flows, which conflicts with international legal obligations requiring Ethiopia to notify downstream countries before implementing such projects. Egypt emphasizes the need for firm stances, including a formal rejection of these dams, warning that Addis Ababa's ongoing "fait accompli" policy jeopardizes Egypt’s water security and violates international laws, posing significant risks to the region’s water resources and balance.
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