A dispute between Egypt and Sudan relating to the latter’s support for Ethiopia’s construction of a $5bn dam on the Nile, that could stop essential supplies of water reaching the former, is escalating. Sudan is now claiming that its eastern border is under threat due to the presence of Egyptian and Eritrean troops. This week, announcing Egypt’s $4 billion plan to build a desalination plant to provide fresh water, Sisi vowed to protect Egypt’s share of Nile River waters. Last week, the country recalled its ambassador to Egypt. The conflict has also been exacerbated by an ongoing drought in Ethiopia, which has seen more than half its population go hungry this year. Egypt, which is dependent on agriculture, is already experiencing severe water shortages.
A dispute between Egypt and Sudan relating to the latter’s support for Ethiopia’s construction of a $5bn dam on the Nile, that could stop essential supplies of water reaching the former, is escalating. Sudan is now claiming that its eastern border is under threat due to the presence of Egyptian and Eritrean troops. Last week, the country recalled its ambassador to Egypt. The conflict has also been exacerbated by an ongoing drought in Ethiopia, which has seen more than half its population go hungry this year. Egypt, which is dependent on agriculture, is already experiencing severe water shortages.