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Who owns the Nile? Water, power and politics in a warming world

As climate change intensifies competition over water resources, the River Nile has become a symbol of both development and dispute. RFI speaks to a climate diplomacy expert to understand what’s at stake.

Radio France Internationale

Ethiopia inaugurates Africa's biggest dam, despite concerns in Egypt and Sudan

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), located on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia, has finally been inaugurated. While many celebrate its potential to boost the country’s economy, concerns persist in neighbouring Egypt and Sudan over possible water shortages.

Radio France Internationale

From Haile Selassie to crowdfunding, how Ethiopia’s GERD dam was born

After decades of work, funding delays and regional pushback, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is inaugurated.

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Ethiopia inaugurates GERD dam amid downstream tensions with Egypt, Sudan

Ethiopia celebrates Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam as Egypt and Sudan express fears over water security.

Al Jazeera

Ethiopia’s mega dam has taken 14 years to build: what it means for the Nile’s 11 river states and why it’s so controversial

In April 2011, Ethiopia began construction of Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), on the Blue Nile river. The dam is expected to generate more than 6,000 megawatts of electricity, effectively transforming Ethiopia into the continent’s largest power exporter.

The Conversation

“Who Were You In Your Past Life?” Answer 27 Questions And We’ll Reveal It

Ever feel a flash of déjà vu when you pick up a new hobby or meet someone for the first time? Maybe that spark comes from a life you lived centuries ago. Or, maybe you don’t even believe in past lives? Doesn’t really matter! This quiz dives into 27 light-hearted…

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Your Past Life Uncovered – Answer 27 Questions And We’ll Tell You Who You Were

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ISS astronaut captures Egypt's glittering Nile River at night | Space photo of the day for Aug. 26, 2025

The chain of lights shows the river's corridor from Minya to New Bani Sewf City to the heart of Cairo.

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How Death on the Nile embraces "the fearless colour, interiors, and fashion of the 1970s" to gamify nostalgia

David Chomard, Head of Microids Studio Lyon, explains how it's being made.

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Egypt needs more drinkable water – how windy coastal resorts could help

Egypt is facing a growing water crisis due to its arid climate, limited water resources, and rapidly increasing population. The country of 114 million people depends heavily on the longest river in the world, the Nile, for fresh water. But rising demand for water in Egypt and from upstream users…

The Conversation

Ethiopia says a controversial power dam on the Nile that's opposed by Egypt has been completed

Ethiopia’s prime minister says the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam on the Nile has been completed

The Independent UK

Ethiopia's controversial mega dam on the Blue Nile 'now complete'

Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday said a multi-billion-dollar mega-dam on the Blue Nile that has long worried neighbouring countries is complete and will be officially inaugurated in September.

Radio France Internationale

Ethiopia's Mega Dam On The Nile 'Now Complete': PM

International Business Times

Why A Nile River Cruise Is the Best Way to See Egypt

Egypt, the place of pharaohs, amazing pyramids and golden sand, provides one of the best travel experiences. You can visit ancient Egypt by driving for hours or flying above the ground, but the best view comes from cruising the Nile.

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Al Jazeera

‘Corpses rotting in the Nile’ as cholera tears through Sudan

The waterborne disease has rapidly spread throughout Sudan due to the ongoing civil war.

The Conversation

Meet the forgotten enslaved and working-class labourers behind British exploration in Africa, Asia and Antarctica

By July 1858, the English explorer John Hanning Speke had been in Africa for 18 months. His eyes and body were weakened by fever, and he still hadn’t found what he set out to discover – the source of the River Nile.

International Business Times

Sudan War Drains Life From Once-thriving Island In Capital's Heart

An island in the middle of Sudan's capital that used to draw crowds to its Nile River farms now stands nearly deserted after two years of war, its homes ransacked and once-lush fields left fallow.

Evening Standard

The ultimate Egyptian voyage: A cultural tour of Cairo and a luxury Nile cruise with my father

A cruise down the Nile and a few days of discovery in Cairo prove to be the ultimate bonding experience for Steve King and his retired dad

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The Independent UK

A new cruise has opened up a whole new way to explore Egypt’s ancient mysteries

And it even includes a hot air balloon journey

LiveScience

Henry the giant crocodile, who has sired 10,000 babies, celebrates 124th birthday

Henry the Nile crocodile will celebrate his 124th birthday at the Crocworld Conservation Centre in South Africa on Dec. 16.

The Independent UK

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Nile River Basin Agreement Comes Into Force Despite Opposition

Learn about the recent agreement on equitable Nile River water use among 10 countries, sparking tensions and controversies in the region.

The Independent UK

Ten countries agree Nile water-sharing deal despite Egypt opposition

The lack of ratification by Egypt and Sudan means the accord will prove controversial

The Independent UK

Long lost North African civilisation ‘as big as Troy’ could rewrite Mediterranean history

Largest agricultural complex in Africa outside of the Nile region helped shape the western Mediterranean world during fourth millennium BC

The Conversation

Egypt’s fears about Ethiopia’s mega-dam haven’t come to pass: moving on from historical concerns would benefit the whole region

A new round of angry exchanges has broken out between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).

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