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East Africa seeks new deal on Nile water share

By Ben Morales-Correa

Image via Wikipedia Four East African states have signed an agreement to seek more water from the River Nile – a move strongly opposed by Egypt and Sudan. Under colonial-era accords, the two countries get 90% of the river’s water. Egypt and Sudan say they will not sign a new deal unless they are first guaranteed... »

New Nile treaty adopted despite Egypt and Sudan opposition

By Ben Morales-Correa

Image via Wikipedia Failure by Egypt and Sudan to come up with a common stand during the Nile Council of Ministers’ assembly in Kinshasa, DR Congo, frustrated their attempts to block a new pact to govern the use of River Nile waters. To the disappointment of the two downstream countries, the pact was adopted and... »



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