Source: TH
Context: The Nile River Basin Cooperative Framework Agreement (CFA) came into force on October 13, 2024, after over a decade of negotiations, aiming to promote equitable and sustainable use of the Nile’s water resources.
About Nile River Agreement:
- Origin: The CFA replaces colonial agreements from 1929 and 1959 that gave Egypt veto powers over Nile usage.
- Amendments: The CFA introduces Article 14b, ensuring no significant effect on water security for any Nile Basin State.
- Nations involved: Negotiated among nine Nile Basin countries (Burundi, DR Congo, Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda) and later ratified by five nations (Burundi, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda) and South Sudan acceded.
- Nations rejecting: Egypt and Sudan opposed the CFA, particularly Article 14b, citing concerns about water security.
Nile River Facts:
- Length: The Nile is one of the world’s longest rivers, stretching approximately 6,695 kilometers.
- Sources: Main sources include Lake Victoria, the Blue Nile, the White Nile, and the Kagera River.
- Countries involved: The Nile Basin includes parts of Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Congo (DRC), Kenya, and Egypt.
- Delta: The river forms an arcuate delta as it flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
- Principal streams: The Nile is fed by three main tributaries – the Blue Nile, Atbara, and White Nile.
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