The three nations agreed, following a meeting in Washington, that the mega dam on the River Nile should be filled in stages during the rainy season. Ethiopia, which is building the dam, wants to start generating electricity as soon as possible. The deal may also have a bearing on how the other eight countries on the Nile Basin choose to exploit the River Nile in the future. Most of Egypt is arid with almost no rainfall and relies on the Nile for 90% of its water. The energy generated will be enough to have its citizens connected and sell the surplus power to neighbouring countries, including Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Djibouti and Eritrea.

Source: The North Africa Journal January 16, 2020 14:26 UTC