 "Trump offers to mediate Egypt–Ethiopia tensions over Nile water dispute")
US President Donald Trump has offered to resume mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia over the long-running dispute on sharing Nile River waters.
In a letter to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Friday, which he also shared on his Truth Social account, Trump said the United States was ready to restart talks to resolve the issue. Referring to his personal relationship with Sisi and America’s commitment to peace, he said Washington was prepared to help reach a responsible and lasting solution to the Nile water-sharing dispute.
Trump, who has frequently claimed credit for mediating international conflicts, reiterated that the US could play a role in breaking the deadlock between Cairo and Addis Ababa.
The dispute centres on Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), a major upstream project on a tributary of the Nile. Egypt fears the dam could threaten its water supply, affecting agriculture, drinking water and economic stability. Ethiopia, with a population of over 120 million, considers the $5 billion dam vital for its development and energy needs.
Egypt says the dam violates international treaties and could increase the risks of droughts and flooding, allegations Ethiopia has rejected. Sudan, which lies downstream of Ethiopia and upstream of Egypt, has also raised concerns about the dam’s safety and security.
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View AllTensions have remained high since Ethiopia inaugurated the GERD on September 9, a move that angered Cairo. Trump has earlier voiced support for Egypt’s position and has praised President Sisi on several occasions, publicly echoing Egypt’s concerns over the Nile water issue.
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