Ethiopia: Dlamini - Nile Deserves Win-Win Solutions

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Artist's impression of the Renaissance Dam, under construction on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia.

Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, Chairwoman of AUC reckons the Nile waters issue deserves a win-win solution in the new Pan-Africanism spirit:

"I think it will be important to have discussions that are open and that look at how we can have a win-win solution in a new context not in the context of the colonial powers but in the context of Pan-Africanism and African Renaissance."

She urges Egypt and Ethiopia to come to round table discussions so that they can sort out the concerns through win-win negotiations:

"Our view from the Commission obviously is that it is important that there should be discussion aimed at having win-win solution and we think it is possible to come to agreement that won't harm any party because both countries need the water."

The negotiations, she advised, should be in the spirit of mutual interest between the two friendly people.

As for the 50th Anniversary of AU she said the celebrations have been effectively held and was a success. She lauded Ethiopia for its bounty support to conduct such a colourful anniversary.

Africa should work now on its youth to drive its development forward and empower the youth to turn the future around for African prosperity, Dlamini told reporters the focus of the continent in the years to come.

She also noted Africa should strive to be financially self-sufficient while she stresses the urgency for Africa to continue to reduce mother and child mortality to save lives that the continent loses due to preventable diseases.

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  • ewold011
    Jun 13 2013, 20:27

    Africa needs a dedicated leaders like you Museveni for supporting Ethiopia stand! what the other black Africans leaders are waiting?? All Africans should know that Egypt want to attack Ethiopia not only for the sake of dam problem, but also they want to send bold message to other countries.Like Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda---

  • Zemenu.Kirbnew
    Jun 13 2013, 13:35

    50 countries are behind Ethiopia excluding Israel, China, Russia, even USA whom Ethiopia helped her in war in terror by dismantling Alquid terrorists in East Africa, so Egypt should calculate the catastrophic consequence which definitely follow them. Without 3rd world war, imagine what will follow when Aswan is hit by the destroyer, think also if it is spoiled by chemicals.

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