Podcast / Africa 22 June 2020 The Horn: As Rains Begin, Crisis Looms over the Nile Dam The Horn of Africa faces myriad crises. Beyond the potentially devastating impact of COVID-19 on politics and the economy, the region is grappling with deeply troubled transitions, cross-border jihadism and remains a playground for great power competition. In this Episode, Host Alan Boswell and William Davison, Crisis Group's Senior Analyst for Ethiopia, discuss Ethiopia's plans to start filling the massive dam it is building, including the complex dynamics at play, negotiations, and the parties' varius concerns. Share Facebook Twitter Email Linkedin Whatsapp Save Print S1 Episode 21: As Rains Begin, Crisis Looms over the Nile Dam As rains swell the Blue Nile, Ethiopia has made clear its intent to soon start filling the massive dam it is building. However, it has yet to reach an agreement with its two downstream neighbours, Sudan and Egypt. Trilateral talks resumed in early June, and while most elements have been agreed upon, two key issues remain unresolved: drought mitigation and dispute resolution. The gap to reach an agreement is closing fast. William Davison, Crisis Group's Senior Analyst for Ethiopia, returns to The Horn once more to unpack the complex dynamics at play. He and Alan discuss negotiations, technical issues, and the parties' various concerns. He stresses that all three need to compromise if they hope to reach a deal, lest tensions rise further. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. For more information, read our statement: Nile Dam Talks: A Short Window to Embrace Compromise. Related Tags Multilateral Diplomacy Ethiopia Sudan Egypt More for you Podcast / Africa The Horn Commentary / Multilateral Diplomacy Explaining the UN Secretary-General’s Cautious Crisis Diplomacy