Historic Rights or Historic Wrongs: The Nile Dispute between Egypt and Ethiopia

Oct 12, 2024 | Reporter Ethiopia
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The Nile River is a vital resource for millions in Eastern Africa, and its management has been shaped by historical agreements established during British colonial rule, particularly the 1929 Anglo-Egyptian Treaty and its 1959 amendment. These treaties have created historical injustices and established a power dynamic that heavily favors Egypt and Sudan while overlooking the need for the economic development of upstream countries like Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya.