Friday, April 24, 2020

Egypt Realizes Time Is Running Out on Nile Water Negotiations

Egypt's Mada published on 16 April 2020 an analysis titled "Egypt Courts Sudan as Time Runs Out in Ethiopia Dam Dispute" by Mada Masr.

The author comments that both Ethiopia and Egypt are seeking support from Sudan for their respective positions on filling the reservoir behind the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and releasing water once it is filled. Egypt was relying on the "mediation" undertaken by the Trump administration but understands that coronavirus has sidelined Washington's involvement in this issue. Consequently, Egypt believes time is running out.