Trump highlighted the Nile’s strategic importance, noting that his team “understand[s] the deep significance of the Nile River to Egypt and its people” and is committed to safeguarding water needs across Egypt, Sudan, and Ethiopia. ece-auto-genGERD: Ethiopia’s Flagship Hydropower ProjectGERD has spawned regional tension since construction began in 2011, with Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt engaging in years of stalled talks. Partial generation began before completion, with full operation intended to meet Ethiopia’s domestic energy demand and generate revenue from electricity exports. Despite interventions by the African Union, United States, European Union, and appeals to the UN Security Council, Ethiopia has rejected international oversight in the negotiations. His framework, however, proposes balancing Ethiopia’s energy ambitions with downstream water security.

Source: Ethiopian News January 18, 2026 08:33 UTC