Egypt Must Recognize 2026 Nile Reality, Not 19th/20th Century, Says Former U.S. Diplomat Tibor Nagy

Addis Ababa — Egypt must recognize the changing political, economic and strategic realities of the Nile Basin in 2026 rather than relying on positions rooted in the 19th and 20th centuries, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Tibor Nagy has said.

He further noted that a new approach could enable Ethiopia and Egypt to reach a “win-win” agreement over the Nile.

Nagy made the remarks in an interview with Pulse of Africa, which he subsequently highlighted in a post on X.

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