‘No country should control the Nile alone’: Donald Trump offers to conduct mediation talks between Egypt and Ethiopia

“I am ready to restart US mediation between Egypt and Ethiopia to responsibly resolve the question of the Nile water sharing once and for all,” Trump wrote, according to his Truth Social post.

Trump stressed that no country should control the Nile in a way that harms others. “The United States affirms that no state in this region should unilaterally control the precious resources of the Nile and disadvantage its neighbours in the process,” he said.

The dispute centres on Ethiopia’s management of major upstream dam projects and Egypt’s concerns that reduced water flows could affect farming, drinking water and economic stability. Sudan, which lies downstream of Ethiopia and upstream of Egypt, has also raised concerns about water security and dam safety.

Trump said the US recognises the Nile’s importance to Egypt and wants an outcome that protects the interests of Egypt, Sudan and Ethiopia. “With the right technical expertise, fair and transparent negotiations, and a strong United States role in monitoring and coordinating between parties, we can achieve a lasting agreement,” he wrote.

He said any deal should ensure predictable water releases during droughts for Egypt and Sudan, while allowing Ethiopia to produce electricity. Trump added that surplus power could potentially be shared.

“Perhaps some of which can be given, or sold, to Egypt and/or the Sudan,” he said.

Previous talks led by international mediators have failed to break the deadlock. Trump’s message signals renewed US involvement in the issue. There was no immediate response from Egypt or Ethiopia.