In this Factsheet, we will shed light on the changes in Egypt’s water resources since the first fill of the GERD in 2020. We will also highlight the efforts made by the Egyptian government to secure the country’s water needs, chief among them the expansion of seawater desalination projects.
Updated 7/23/2025 11:05:00 AM
Egypt and Ethiopia have jointly decided to begin urgent negotiations to reach an agreement regarding the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) within four months.
Updated 7/16/2023 8:07:00 AM
The Egyptian foreign Affairs Minister also warned that the African continent is facing water security serious challenges, noting that "these challenges are exacerbated with the desire of some upstream countries to monopolize water resources without regard for the capabilities of other riparian countries."
Updated 2/12/2023 8:55:00 AM