Saturday, May 23, 2020

African Union Urges African Solution to Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Issue

The African Union issued on 22 May 2020 a brief statement on the recent developments related to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.

The statement implies the need for an African solution to the dispute involving Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan and says the AU Commission stands ready to assist all parties in finding a peaceful resolution and achieving a mutually beneficial agreement.  There is no mention of Washington's role.