Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam

Ethiopia has publicly accused Egypt and Sudan of backing an alliance against Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, deepening a diplomatic rift between the three Nile basin neighbours. Tensions have simmered for years over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, Nile water rights and border issues, and the accusation signals a further deterioration in relations.

Egypt has issued a fresh warning to Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, vowing to protect its Nile water security as tensions flare anew. The dispute pits Egypt, which depends on the Nile for most of its fresh water, against the U.S.-backed Ethiopian dam project on the Blue Nile. Egypt's military, ranked among Africa's most powerful, has framed water access as a red line, reigniting regional debate over the long-running standoff.

Ethiopia's army chief has publicly accused Egypt and Sudan of backing an armed alliance that aims to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed from power. The accusation escalates already tense relations between the three Nile basin countries, whose disputes have until now centred largely on the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam and regional influence.