River Nile dam dispute

The dam on the Blue Nile has caused major tensions with Egypt and Sudan, and raised fears of war.

Egypt is concerned that Ethiopia is using water from the Nile to fill its giant Renaissance dam.

Ethiopia's giant hydroelectric dam on the Blue Nile stokes Egyptian fears of dire water shortages.

A "monumental day" for Ethiopia but Egypt and Sudan fear it will reduce their share of Nile waters.

The dispute over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has become a source of tension in the region.

Recent years have seen a dramatic re-engagement with Africa, especially the Nile Basin countries.

Sudan seems to have sided with Egypt in its row with Ethiopia over a dam on the River Nile.