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Ethiopian military leader calls out Egypt over Nile dam dispute

Ethiopia's deputy army chief said his country can "conduct war" as talks continue.
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An Ethiopian military leader issued a warning to Egypt today over the Nile river dam dispute involving the two African countries.

The country’s deputy army chief told state media that Egypt should be aware of Ethiopia’s military capabilities as Egypt continues to oppose Ethiopia’s plan to start filling the hydroelectric dam next month.

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