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Energy, dams boost Egypt’s clout in Africa

Egypt has emerged as a regional energy power in recent years and is using its electricity and gas surpluses and experience in building dams to boost its foothold in Africa.
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Egypt has been working tirelessly to bolster its foothold across Africa by constructing dams and enhancing energy cooperation with other countries.

The effort comes amid a years-long dispute with Ethiopia over its mega dam project on the Blue Nile, a main tributary of the Nile River, which Egypt views as an existential threat to its water share.

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