John Mukum Mbaku

Professor, Weber State University

John Mukum Mbaku

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD). The legal framework regulating the allocation of the Nile’s waters has been dominated by colonial-era agreements.

Ethiopia’s mega dam has taken 14 years to build: What it means for the Nile’s 11 river states & why it’s so controversial

John Mukum Mbaku

09 Sep 2025

4 min read

The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam began generating electricity in 2022. Photo: Minasse Hailu/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images

Egypt and Ethiopia are finally working on a water deal — what that means for other Nile River states

John Mukum Mbaku

27 Jul 2023

4 min read

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