This will further unsettle countries downstream still trying to agree on the operation of the nearly-completed Grand Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile in Ethiopia.

The days of Egypt having a casting say on what can be done with the Nile are over.

That political reality does not detract from the fact that Egypt relies on the Nile for more than four fifths of its water needs.

The Grand Renaissance Dam is still the hottest bilateral issue Egypt has with Ethiopia.

If another dam is built, as envisaged between Lakes Kyoga and Albert, it will quickly move into that category.

According to the applicant the $1,4 billion project would increase by 40%  Uganda’s hydro-electrical power generation capacity.

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