Along the Egypt-Sudan border, tensions have been rising for several decades despite limited efforts at cooperation. Both countries need to reexamine their border policies to prevent further escalation. Sherif Mohyeldeen writes. https://carnegie-mec.org/p-81995 | Carnegie Middle East

The Grand Renaissance Dam sits on the Blue Nile and has long been a flashpoint between Egypt, Ethiopia, and Sudan. Ethiopia sees the dam as a source of national pride and development but downstream, Egypt fears that the dam is a threat to its water security. Now Egypt’s Foreign Minister tells the BBC they’re stepping away from negotiations altogether. | BBC News Africa