Ethiopia Opens Africa's Largest Dam Amid Regional Tensions

Egypt's opposition to the dam stems from legitimate concerns about water security for over 100 million people who depend on the Nile for 90% of their freshwater needs. The project violates colonial-era water treaties and international law by proceeding without binding agreements on drought management and water sharing. Years of failed negotiations prove Ethiopia has consistently rejected reasonable safeguards that would protect downstream nations during severe droughts when reservoir levels matter most.