Cel mai mare baraj din Africa reaprinde conflictul de peste zece ani dintre Egipt și Etiopia pentru controlul Nilului

The dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has intensified, with Egypt warning Ethiopia against unilaterally controlling Nile water flow. This ongoing conflict, lasting over a decade, was reignited by comments from Ethiopia's water minister about building more dams. Egypt asserts that such actions violate international law and threatens downstream countries like Sudan and Egypt. While Egypt boasts the strongest military in Africa, it has not indicated plans for military action, instead emphasizing the need for a binding agreement on dam operations. Ethiopia argues that GERD is crucial for energy production and economic development, claiming it won't harm downstream nations. The situation remains tense, with potential for further escalation if Ethiopia pursues additional dam projects.