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Africa: Uganda's Museveni and Egypt to Discuss 'Water Politics' on River Nile
Observer, 2 May 2017
Egyptian foreign minister, Sameh Shoukry is to meet Ugandan President, Yoweri Museveni to discuss management of the R.Nile waters. Read more »
The Egyptian Foreign Minister, Sameh Shoukry is set to meet President Yoweri Museveni to discuss management of the River Nile water which is a cause for contention in the region since it is shared by 10 countries.
Nile River in Uganda.
To Egypt, in particular, the Nile is its life blood. Without it, Egypt would be a barren and desolate desert. It is not surprising that it has "threatened to go to war" if its ... Read more »
The river's catchment area is shared by 10 African countries, known as the Nile Riparian states, and has become a possible political war front. Read more »
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