The receding Nile waters in Sudan have reignited regional tensions over Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
The sharp decline in water levels has raised concerns about the dam’s impact on downstream flows.
Sudanese officials say the drop is temporary but acknowledge that dam operations are changing the river’s hydrology.
Egyptian experts, however, warn that satellite data shows Ethiopia began retaining water prematurely at the start of this year’s flood season.
Cairo says its strategic reserves at the High Dam are currently protecting Egypt from immediate water shortages.
But Egyptian officials continue to warn that the absence of a legally binding agreement remains a major security risk.
Talks between Egypt and Ethiopia have been stalled since 2024, leaving the Nile Basin in a fragile political deadlock.
The water crisis is increasing pressure on regional stability, with millions of people depending on the river’s flow.
The dispute highlights the urgent need for a framework to ensure the Nile remains a shared and sustainable resource.
