Nile Basin Stories

With a population of more than 100 million, Egypt relies on the Nile for almost all its freshwater needs.

The visit follows weeks of diplomatic courtship, including direct phone calls and formal exchanges, and comes at a time when both countries are recali...

Prime Minister Abiy emphasised that Ethiopia’s development goals will not undermine the interests of its downstream neighbours.

Critics warn that the canal could significantly shrink the swamp, potentially turning parts of the wetland into a desert, which would have devastating...

The framework lays down some basic principles for the protection, sharing, and management of the Nile Basin.