This archive report was first published on 20 June 2020.
Published on June 20, 2020, tensions between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan have reached a boiling point over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
Despite years of failed negotiations, Ethiopia has announced plans to start filling the dam next month, regardless of a deal being reached.
Egypt views the dam as an existential threat, warning that it could severely reduce its water supply, which accounts for nearly 97 percent of the country's freshwater needs.
On the other hand, Ethiopia sees the dam as indispensable for its development and insists that Egypt's water share will not be affected.
The Nile, which supplies water and electricity to 10 countries, is a lifeline for Egypt and the region.
Construction on the dam began in 2011, and when completed, it will be Africa's largest hydroelectric project.
As the situation continues to escalate, Egypt has called on the UN Security Council to intervene and emphasize the importance of continued negotiations in good faith.
