Egypt Protests over Ethiopia’s Filling of Nile Dam Reservoir, Amid Water Row

Egypt has voiced anger after Ethiopia announced it had filled the reservoir at a highly controversial hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile River.

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on X, formerly twitter said it is with great pleasure that he announced the successful completion of the fourth and final filling of the renaissance dam.

Ethiopia has been in dispute with Egypt and Sudan over the megaproject since its launch in 2011. Egypt relies on the Nile for nearly all its water needs.

Egypt’s Foreign Ministry said Ethiopia was disregarding the interests of the downstream countries.

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But, Ethiopia says the $4.2bn dam will not cut their share of Nile water.

Egypt and Sudan argue that common rules for the operation of gird must be agreed, fearing that energy-hungry Ethiopia may exacerbate their existing water shortages.

Sudan – currently mired in fighting between rival armies – did not immediately react to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s announcement on Sunday.