Tensions rise over the GERD operation and Nile waters, with Trump publicly backing Egypt's concerns.

The entities involved

• Ethiopia →

  country in the Horn of Africa

  • Eritrea admitted involvement in the Tigray war, under pressure from the US, in early 2021.Mon 16:51
  • Robert W. McElroy discussed global migrant resilience and journey involving the Philippines and Ethiopia.Mon 16:25
• Egypt →

  country in Northeast Africa and Southwest Asia

  • Leaders from Greece, Egypt, and Cyprus are meeting to advance cooperation on natural gas and energy matters through a Trilateral cooperation mechanism.Mon 17:18
  • The new event details established facts regarding Egypt, including the Camp David Accords, the function of the Suez Canal connecting to the Red Sea, the reliance of the population on the Nile, and Sisi's tenure.Mon 17:17
• Nile →

  major river in northeastern Africa

  • Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, is situated on the Nile River, which sustains life and livelihood in the region.Mon 01:56
  • Kinneret serves as a water savings account while algae from the Nile clogs desalination plants, compounded by low water levels risking chemical changes.Thu 14:25

Related events

• Dispute over Nile River waters and GERD between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Eritrea, leading to accusations of regional instability.Jun 15
• Beijing and Cairo aligned on security issues while Egypt expressed concerns over Nile water, amid Red Sea attacks.Sep 3
• Ethiopia utilizes GERD to manage Nile waters, while Egypt clings to the outdated 1959 bilateral arrangement, with the AU receiving CFA deposits.Sep 9