As the filling of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) continues in Ethiopia, researchers and farmers are concerned about its consequences on Egypt’s water and agricultural security. An American study mentions the loss of one-third of cultivated land each year in the event of drought. Egyptian experts denounce exaggerated estimates while reaffirming the need for a fair agreement on the sharing of Nile waters.
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The Renaissance Dam reignites the debate on Nile sharing
22-med – October 2025
• An American study warns about agricultural risks related to the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
• Experts call for coordinated management of Nile waters to avoid regional tensions.
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Built on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia, the GERD raises concerns at every stage of its filling. A publication from Texas A&M University reignites the debate: it warns of the risk that Egypt could lose up to one-third of its annual agricultural area during prolonged drought episodes. Researchers remind us that while the current effects of the dam remain limited, the situation could change in a context of decreasing rainfall.
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