No Country Can Claim Exclusive Control of Nile Waters: Advisor

Gedion, an advisor on transboundary waters, stated that no country can claim exclusive control over the Nile waters, rejecting Egypt's reliance on the 1959 agreement. He emphasized that Ethiopia, as the source of 86% of the Nile's flow, has the right to develop its resources under the Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA). Gedion noted that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) became fully operational in 2025 and has regulated river flow, preventing floods in downstream nations like Sudan and ensuring reservoir levels remain adequate. He argued that upstream storage dams are beneficial for regional water security and that Ethiopia remains committed to hydropower development to support regional integration, including electricity exports to neighboring countries.