Trump Offers to Mediate Nile Dam Dispute Egypt and Sudan Accept Mediation Proposal

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Sudan’s Chairman Abdel Fattah al-Burhan welcomed US President Donald Trump’s offer to mediate the dispute over Nile River water sharing concerning the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. Sisi affirmed Egypt’s commitment to cooperation with Nile Basin countries and expressed gratitude for Trump’s involvement, while Burhan highlighted the initiative’s potential for regional stability. The dam, inaugurated by Ethiopia after 14 years of construction, has raised concerns for Egypt and Sudan regarding water security and the need for a legally binding agreement.

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