Egypt/Ethiopia: Egyptian Outrage as Ethiopia Announces Plans for More Dams on Blue Nile

Mar 24, 2026 | Saleh Salem
New Arab
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Ethiopia has announced plans to construct three new dams on the Blue Nile, the main tributary of the Nile River, sparking anger in Egypt, where there is concern that the projects will further increase water shortages when they begin operating. Addis Ababa has already invited companies with a proven record in dam construction to submit their tenders for the construction of the three dams in the coming period.