For Off the Hookah’s 100th episode, Phil and Cooper take a (figurative) trip to the legendary Nile River to talk about its importance to Egyptian life throughout history. But between a population boom, climate change, and new dam construction, the river is running dry, affecting the livelihoods of millions. In association with Al-Monitor’s new longform report, “Death of the Nile,” editor Julian Pecquet joins the podcast for a conversation with its author, Egypt Pulse contributor Ayah Aman, for the story behind the story.
- Death of the Nile (Ayah Aman)
- Egypt intensifies diplomatic efforts to resume stalled talks over Ethiopia dam (Sept. 2018)
- Will drought fuel water conflict between Cairo, Addis Ababa? (April 2016)
- Egypt supports South Sudan to secure Nile share (Feb. 2015)
- Egypt seeks Saudi help on Ethiopia water dispute (March 2014)
- In switch, Egypt may join Ethiopia in Nile Dam project (Oct. 2013)
Music: Nathalie Saba - “Fe Nas” (Spotify | Apple Music)
