A handout satellite image shows a view of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) and the Blue Nile River in Ethiopia June 26, 2020. Sudan and Egypt both fear the $4 billion hydroelectric dam could lead to water shortages in their own countries. The project has raised concerns in Egypt that already limited Nile waters will be further restricted. The Blue Nile is a tributary of the Nile from which Egypt gets 90% of its fresh water. SEE ALSO: Ramaphosa welcomes talks between Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan on GERDCovid 19 Time Series“The dam under construction is already overtopping,” it said, adding that Ethiopia was committed to a “balanced and win-win” negotiation that ascertains that the river will benefit all the three countries involved.

Source: Standard Digital July 22, 2020 09:06 UTC