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Africa News of Tuesday, 30 March 2021

Source: reuters.com

'No one can take a drop from Egypt's water' - President on Ethiopia giant dam

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi talks tough over Ethiopia's giant dam project Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi talks tough over Ethiopia's giant dam project

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said on Tuesday that there would be severe regional consequences if Egypt’s water supply was impacted by a giant hydropower dam being built by Ethiopia.

“I’m not threatening anyone here, our dialogue is always reasonable and rational,” Sisi said in a response to a question about any risk to Egypt.

“I say once again no one can take a drop from Egypt’s water and if it happens there will be inconceivable instability in the region.”