Egypt condemned Ethiopia's completion of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Nile River, calling it unlawful and a violation of international law. Egypt accuses Ethiopia of lacking political will to reach a binding agreement on water rights, despite years of negotiations. While Ethiopia claims commitment to shared prosperity, Egypt views Ethiopia's statements as superficial and accuses them of imposing water hegemony. The dam's completion raises concerns about Egypt's water supply, crucial for its large population and agriculture, though Egypt is pursuing its own water management solutions.

Prepared by Rachel Morgan and reviewed by editorial team.