Ethiopia's Mega-Dam Negotiations Conclude
The second round of negotiations on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) between Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt has ended without significant progress. Ethiopia pledges to continue talks "in good faith," while Egypt expresses disappointment with the lack of compromise solutions. The dam's potential impact on downstream water flow into Egypt and Sudan remains a major concern, as both countries heavily rely on the Nile's waters for agriculture and livelihoods. The United Nations warns of water scarcity in Egypt by 2025, and Egypt emphasizes the need for a binding agreement on the dam.