Nile - Wiki Image by Jerzy StrzeleckiSource: Vatican NewsAfter the Angelus on Saturday, Pope Francis said that he is "following with particular attention the situation of the difficult negotiations regarding the Nile between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan." He concluded: "Let dialogue be your only choice, for the good of your dear populations and of the entire world." Concerns over the dam's construction, including the possible decrease of water along the Nile in other countries, has created tensions between Egypt, Ethiopia and Sudan. The Blue Nile merges with the White Nile in Khartoum (Sudan) and provides about 85% of the Nile River's volume. Tags: Nile River, Pope Francis, Ethiopia, Sudan, Egypt, WaterWe Need Your Support ICN aims to provide speedy and accurate news coverage of all subjects of interest to Catholics and the wider Christian community.

Source: Ethiopian News August 15, 2020 19:30 UTC