Water Security
Egypt’s Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam highlighted the connection between water management and food security at the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi. He spoke during a high-level roundtable focused on building resilient agricultural systems across the continent. The event brought together officials and experts to discuss practical steps for sustainable development.
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In a phone call following their December 2025 meeting, Egyptian and Tanzanian foreign ministers welcomed advances in consultations to restore inclusivity to the Nile Basin Initiative and rejected unilateral actions on the river. They emphasized cooperation for water security and reviewed the Julius Nyerere hydropower dam built by Egyptian firms.