Sudan, Egypt, and Ethiopia remain locked in a tense dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Nile River.
Sudan and Egypt fear that Ethiopia’s dam project could reduce their vital water shares from the river that sustains millions. US President Donald Trump called on Monday for a “just agreement” to resolve the conflict, highlighting the Nile’s crucial importance to Egypt.
Trump described Nile water as a “very important source of income and life” for Egypt, urging efforts to find a peaceful solution. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi praised Trump’s comments as a sign of the US’s commitment to conflict resolution and peace.
On his official X account, Sisi said Egypt values Trump’s keenness to protect all parties’ interests regarding the dam. He also welcomed Trump’s recognition of the Nile as a source of life and supported his vision for regional peace and stability.
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, completed in July on the Blue Nile, is scheduled for official inauguration in September. Construction began in 2011 and has caused diplomatic tensions between the three countries over water rights and river flow management.
Despite years of mediation efforts led by the African Union, a legally binding agreement on the dam’s water management remains elusive. The Nile’s waters remain a vital, contested lifeline in a region where diplomacy and survival delicately intertwine.
