The Garden of Eden – Drained to a naught
Believed to be the original Garden of Eden, the Mesopotamian Marshes sheltered rich biodiversity, and sustained the Marsh Arabs’ unique…
Toka Mahmoud
Water and environmental engineer from Egypt. She holds a master’s degree in water management and governance from IHE Delft, Netherlands.
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When extreme weather events hit the displaced
Millions are displaced within and beyond political boundaries, mostly due to conflicts. The displaced people get settled in camps that…
Is Ethiopia’s new dam across Nile about hydro power or a political statement?
Traditionally Egypt has enjoyed a higher share of River Nile’s water, given its need and downstream location. Ethiopia’s…